How severe is CVE-2007-5612?

CVE-2007-5612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5612?

CVE-2007-5612 primarily affects Ibm Director. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5612?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-5612 published?

CVE-2007-5612 was published on 2007-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5612

CVE-2007-5612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Director with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Director
Published: 2007-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CIM Server in IBM Director 5.20.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption, connection slot exhaustion, and daemon crash) via a large number of idle connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5612?: CIM Server in IBM Director 5.20.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption, connection slot exhaustion, and daemon crash) via a large number of idle connections.
How severe is CVE-2007-5612?: CVE-2007-5612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5612?: CVE-2007-5612 primarily affects Ibm Director. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5612 published?: CVE-2007-5612 was published on 2007-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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