How severe is CVE-2007-5196?

CVE-2007-5196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5196?

CVE-2007-5196 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5196?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-5196 published?

CVE-2007-5196 was published on 2007-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5196

CVE-2007-5196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 2007-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the SSL implementation in Groupwise client system in the novell-groupwise-client package in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via a man-in-the-middle attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5195.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5196?: Unspecified vulnerability in the SSL implementation in Groupwise client system in the novell-groupwise-client package in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via a man-in-the-middle attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5195.
How severe is CVE-2007-5196?: CVE-2007-5196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5196?: CVE-2007-5196 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5196 published?: CVE-2007-5196 was published on 2007-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:10:*:enterprise_desktop:*:*:*:*:*

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