How severe is CVE-2007-5481?

CVE-2007-5481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5481?

CVE-2007-5481 affects Distributed Checksum Clearinghouse Dcc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5481?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5481 published?

CVE-2007-5481 was published on 2007-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5481

CVE-2007-5481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Distributed Checksum Clearinghouse Dcc 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Distributed Checksum Clearinghouse Dcc
Published: 2007-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Distributed Checksum Clearinghouse (DCC) 1.3.65 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a "SOCKS flood."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5481?: Distributed Checksum Clearinghouse (DCC) 1.3.65 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a "SOCKS flood."
How severe is CVE-2007-5481?: CVE-2007-5481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5481?: CVE-2007-5481 affects Distributed Checksum Clearinghouse Dcc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5481 published?: CVE-2007-5481 was published on 2007-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:distributed_checksum_clearinghouse:dcc:1.3.65:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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