How severe is CVE-2007-5762?

CVE-2007-5762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5762?

CVE-2007-5762 affects Novell Netware Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5762?

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-2007-5762 published?

CVE-2007-5762 was published on 2008-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5762

CVE-2007-5762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Novell Netware Client
Published: 2008-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NICM.SYS driver 3.0.0.4, as used in Novell NetWare Client 4.91 SP4, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by opening the \\.\nicm device and providing crafted kernel addresses via IOCTLs with the METHOD_NEITHER buffering mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5762?: NICM.SYS driver 3.0.0.4, as used in Novell NetWare Client 4.91 SP4, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by opening the \\.\nicm device and providing crafted kernel addresses via IOCTLs with the METHOD_NEITHER buffering mode.
How severe is CVE-2007-5762?: CVE-2007-5762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5762?: CVE-2007-5762 affects Novell Netware Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5762?: 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-2007-5762 published?: CVE-2007-5762 was published on 2008-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_client:4.91:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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