CVE-2007-5552
CVE-2007-5552 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios 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-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Cisco Ios
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in Cisco IOS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. 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-2007-5552?
- Integer overflow in Cisco IOS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. 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-2007-5552?
- CVE-2007-5552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5552 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5552?
- CVE-2007-5552 affects Cisco Ios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5552?
- 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-2007-5552 published?
- CVE-2007-5552 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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