How severe is CVE-2007-5247?

CVE-2007-5247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5247?

CVE-2007-5247 affects Monolith Productions First Encounter Assault Recon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5247?

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-2007-5247 published?

CVE-2007-5247 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5247

CVE-2007-5247 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Monolith Productions First Encounter Assault Recon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Monolith Productions First Encounter Assault Recon
Published: 2007-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the Monolith Lithtech engine, as used by First Encounter Assault Recon (F.E.A.R.) 1.08 and earlier, when Punkbuster (PB) is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via format string specifiers in (1) a PB_Y packet to the YPG server on UDP port 27888 or (2) a PB_U packet to UCON on UDP port 27888, different vectors than CVE-2004-1500. NOTE: this issue might be in Punkbuster itself, but there are insufficient details to be certain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5247?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the Monolith Lithtech engine, as used by First Encounter Assault Recon (F.E.A.R.) 1.08 and earlier, when Punkbuster (PB) is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via format string specifiers in (1) a PB_Y packet to the YPG server on UDP port 27888 or (2) a PB_U packet to UCON on UDP port 27888, different vectors than CVE-2004-1500. NOTE: this issue might be in Punkbuster itself, but there are insufficient details to be certain.
How severe is CVE-2007-5247?: CVE-2007-5247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5247?: CVE-2007-5247 affects Monolith Productions First Encounter Assault Recon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5247?: 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-2007-5247 published?: CVE-2007-5247 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:monolith_productions:first_encounter_assault_recon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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