CVE-2007-4787

CVE-2007-4787 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sophos Scanning Engine 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The virus detection engine in Sophos Anti-Virus before 2.49.0 does not properly process malformed (1) CAB, (2) LZH, and (3) RAR files with modified headers, which might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4787?
The virus detection engine in Sophos Anti-Virus before 2.49.0 does not properly process malformed (1) CAB, (2) LZH, and (3) RAR files with modified headers, which might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.
How severe is CVE-2007-4787?
CVE-2007-4787 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4787 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-2007-4787?
CVE-2007-4787 primarily affects Sophos Scanning Engine. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4787?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4787 published?
CVE-2007-4787 was published on 2007-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (35)

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