How severe is CVE-2007-5656?

CVE-2007-5656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5656?

CVE-2007-5656 primarily affects Tibco Enterprise Message Service. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5656?

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-2007-5656 published?

CVE-2007-5656 was published on 2008-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5656

CVE-2007-5656 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tibco Enterprise Message Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Tibco Enterprise Message Service
Published: 2008-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TIBCO SmartSockets RTserver 6.8.0 and earlier, RTworks before 4.0.4, and Enterprise Message Service (EMS) 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted requests that control loop operations related to memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5656?: TIBCO SmartSockets RTserver 6.8.0 and earlier, RTworks before 4.0.4, and Enterprise Message Service (EMS) 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted requests that control loop operations related to memory.
How severe is CVE-2007-5656?: CVE-2007-5656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5656?: CVE-2007-5656 primarily affects Tibco Enterprise Message Service. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5656?: 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-2007-5656 published?: CVE-2007-5656 was published on 2008-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:rtworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:smartsockets_rtserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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