How severe is CVE-2007-4516?

CVE-2007-4516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4516?

CVE-2007-4516 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4516?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-4516 published?

CVE-2007-4516 was published on 2008-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4516

CVE-2007-4516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation
Published: 2008-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Volume Manager Scheduler Service (aka VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or hang) via malformed packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4516?: The Volume Manager Scheduler Service (aka VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or hang) via malformed packets.
How severe is CVE-2007-4516?: CVE-2007-4516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4516?: CVE-2007-4516 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4516 published?: CVE-2007-4516 was published on 2008-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:storage_foundation:5.0:*:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:storage_foundation:5.0:32bit:windows_2003:*:*:*:*:*

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