CVE-2007-5351
CVE-2007-5351 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 41% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Vista
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Server Message Block Version 2 (SMBv2) signing support in Microsoft Windows Vista allows remote attackers to force signature re-computation and execute arbitrary code via a crafted SMBv2 packet, aka "SMBv2 Signing Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5351?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Server Message Block Version 2 (SMBv2) signing support in Microsoft Windows Vista allows remote attackers to force signature re-computation and execute arbitrary code via a crafted SMBv2 packet, aka "SMBv2 Signing Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2007-5351?
- CVE-2007-5351 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5351 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5351?
- CVE-2007-5351 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Vista. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5351?
- 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-2007-5351 published?
- CVE-2007-5351 was published on 2007-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27997
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/520465
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485268/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26777
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019072
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-345A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4179
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-063
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38725
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4208
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:gold:x64:*:*:*:*:*
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