How severe is CVE-2007-4601?

CVE-2007-4601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4601?

CVE-2007-4601 affects Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4601?

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

When was CVE-2007-4601 published?

CVE-2007-4601 was published on 2007-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4601

CVE-2007-4601 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux
Published: 2007-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A regression error in tcp-wrappers 7.6.dbs-10 and 7.6.dbs-11 might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions when a service uses libwrap but does not specify server connection information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4601?: A regression error in tcp-wrappers 7.6.dbs-10 and 7.6.dbs-11 might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions when a service uses libwrap but does not specify server connection information.
How severe is CVE-2007-4601?: CVE-2007-4601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4601?: CVE-2007-4601 affects Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4601?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4601 published?: CVE-2007-4601 was published on 2007-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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