CVE-2007-4607
CVE-2007-4607 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gate Comm Software Postcast Server Pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 56% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 56% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gate Comm Software Postcast Server Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the EasyMailSMTPObj ActiveX control in emsmtp.dll 6.0.1 in the Quiksoft EasyMail SMTP Object, as used in Postcast Server Pro 3.0.61 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SubmitToExpress method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-1029. NOTE: this may have been fixed in version 6.0.3.15.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4607?
- Buffer overflow in the EasyMailSMTPObj ActiveX control in emsmtp.dll 6.0.1 in the Quiksoft EasyMail SMTP Object, as used in Postcast Server Pro 3.0.61 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SubmitToExpress method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-1029. NOTE: this may have been fixed in version 6.0.3.15.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4607?
- CVE-2007-4607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4607 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4607?
- CVE-2007-4607 primarily affects Gate Comm Software Postcast Server Pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4607?
- 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-2007-4607 published?
- CVE-2007-4607 was published on 2007-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-04/0220.html
- http://osvdb.org/38335
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/postcast-emsmtp_bof.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24199
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26639
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/281977
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25467
- https://community.ivanti.com/docs/DOC-50988
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36307
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4328
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:gate_comm_software:postcast_server_pro:3.0.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:quicksoft:easymail_objects:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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