How severe is CVE-2007-5740?

CVE-2007-5740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5740?

CVE-2007-5740 affects Vergenet Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5740?

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-2007-5740 published?

CVE-2007-5740 was published on 2007-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5740

CVE-2007-5740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vergenet Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Vergenet Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy
Published: 2007-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The format string protection mechanism in IMAPD for Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy 1.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IMAP tag with a null byte followed by a format string specifier, which is not counted by the mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5740?: The format string protection mechanism in IMAPD for Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy 1.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IMAP tag with a null byte followed by a format string specifier, which is not counted by the mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2007-5740?: CVE-2007-5740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5740?: CVE-2007-5740 affects Vergenet Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5740?: 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-2007-5740 published?: CVE-2007-5740 was published on 2007-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vergenet:perdition_mail_retrieval_proxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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