CVE-2007-5007

CVE-2007-5007 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Balsa with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ir_fetch_seq function in balsa before 2.3.20 might allow remote IMAP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a FETCH command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5007?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ir_fetch_seq function in balsa before 2.3.20 might allow remote IMAP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a FETCH command.
How severe is CVE-2007-5007?
CVE-2007-5007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5007 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5007?
CVE-2007-5007 primarily affects Gnome Balsa. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5007?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5007 published?
CVE-2007-5007 was published on 2007-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (40)

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