How severe is CVE-2007-5548?

CVE-2007-5548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5548?

CVE-2007-5548 affects Cisco Ios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5548?

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

When was CVE-2007-5548 published?

CVE-2007-5548 was published on 2007-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5548

CVE-2007-5548 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2007-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Command EXEC in Cisco IOS allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka (1) PSIRT-0474975756 and (2) PSIRT-0388256465. NOTE: as of 20071016, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, since it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5548?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Command EXEC in Cisco IOS allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka (1) PSIRT-0474975756 and (2) PSIRT-0388256465. NOTE: as of 20071016, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, since it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2007-5548?: CVE-2007-5548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5548?: CVE-2007-5548 affects Cisco Ios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5548 published?: CVE-2007-5548 was published on 2007-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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