CVE-2007-3951
CVE-2007-3951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Norman Norman Virus Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Norman Norman Virus Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Norman Antivirus 5.90 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ACE or (2) LZH file, resulting from an "integer cast around."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3951?
- Multiple buffer overflows in Norman Antivirus 5.90 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ACE or (2) LZH file, resulting from an "integer cast around."
- How severe is CVE-2007-3951?
- CVE-2007-3951 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3951 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3951?
- CVE-2007-3951 affects Norman Norman Virus Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3951?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-3951 published?
- CVE-2007-3951 was published on 2007-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/37982
- http://osvdb.org/37983
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26178
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2912
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_Norman_all_ace_buffer_overflow.php
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_norman_antivirus_lzh_buffer_overflow.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474423/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474432/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25003
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25015
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018438
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2619
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35559
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35561
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:norman:norman_virus_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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