How severe is CVE-2007-4467?

CVE-2007-4467 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4467 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4467?

CVE-2007-4467 primarily affects Oracle Jinitiator. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4467?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-4467 published?

CVE-2007-4467 was published on 2007-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4467

CVE-2007-4467 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jinitiator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Oracle Jinitiator
Published: 2007-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Oracle JInitiator ActiveX control (beans.ocx) 1.1.8.16 and earlier, as used by Oracle Forms applications from Oracle and third parties, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified "initialization parameters." NOTE: it was later reported that 1.1.8.3 through 1.1.8.25, and probably 1.1.5.x and 1.1.7.x, are affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4467?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Oracle JInitiator ActiveX control (beans.ocx) 1.1.8.16 and earlier, as used by Oracle Forms applications from Oracle and third parties, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified "initialization parameters." NOTE: it was later reported that 1.1.8.3 through 1.1.8.25, and probably 1.1.5.x and 1.1.7.x, are affected.
How severe is CVE-2007-4467?: CVE-2007-4467 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4467 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4467?: CVE-2007-4467 primarily affects Oracle Jinitiator. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4467?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-4467 published?: CVE-2007-4467 was published on 2007-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jinitiator:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jinitiator:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jinitiator:1.1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jinitiator:1.1.8.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jinitiator:1.1.8.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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