How severe is CVE-2007-3970?

CVE-2007-3970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-3970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3970?

CVE-2007-3970 affects Eset Nod32 Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3970?

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-2007-3970 published?

CVE-2007-3970 was published on 2007-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3970

CVE-2007-3970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eset Nod32 Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Eset Nod32 Antivirus
Published: 2007-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in ESET NOD32 Antivirus before 2.2289 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CAB file, which triggers heap corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3970?: Race condition in ESET NOD32 Antivirus before 2.2289 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CAB file, which triggers heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2007-3970?: CVE-2007-3970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-3970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3970?: CVE-2007-3970 affects Eset Nod32 Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3970?: 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-2007-3970 published?: CVE-2007-3970 was published on 2007-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eset:nod32_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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