CVE-2007-3962
CVE-2007-3962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fsp C Library 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Fsp C Library
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in fsplib.c in fsplib before 0.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long filename that is not properly handled by the fsp_readdir_native function when MAXNAMLEN is greater than 255, or (2) a long d_name directory (dirent) field in the fsp_readdir function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3962?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in fsplib.c in fsplib before 0.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long filename that is not properly handled by the fsp_readdir_native function when MAXNAMLEN is greater than 255, or (2) a long d_name directory (dirent) field in the fsp_readdir function.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3962?
- CVE-2007-3962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3962 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3962?
- CVE-2007-3962 affects Fsp C Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3962?
- 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-2007-3962 published?
- CVE-2007-3962 was published on 2007-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=188252
- http://fsp.cvs.sourceforge.net/fsp/fsplib/ChangeLog?revision=1.17&view=markup
- http://fsp.cvs.sourceforge.net/fsp/fsplib/fsplib.c?r1=1.17&r2=1.18
- http://fsp.cvs.sourceforge.net/fsp/fsplib/fsplib.c?r1=1.21&r2=1.22
- http://osvdb.org/38569
- http://osvdb.org/38570
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26184
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26378
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27501
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-01.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:018
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25034
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fsp:c_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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