CVE-2007-6060
CVE-2007-6060 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ahnlab V3 Internet Security 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Ahnlab V3 Internet Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AhnLab Antivirus 3 Internet Security 2008 Platinum appends data to a filename string at a location indicated by the "Filename length" field in a ZIP header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (machine crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a ZIP file in which this field's value is larger than the actual number of bytes in the filename.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6060?
- AhnLab Antivirus 3 Internet Security 2008 Platinum appends data to a filename string at a location indicated by the "Filename length" field in a ZIP header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (machine crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a ZIP file in which this field's value is larger than the actual number of bytes in the filename.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6060?
- CVE-2007-6060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6060 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6060?
- CVE-2007-6060 affects Ahnlab V3 Internet Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6060?
- 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-2007-6060 published?
- CVE-2007-6060 was published on 2007-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://global.ahnlab.com/global/notice_view.ESD?fmethod=view&press_seq=803&printNum=2
- http://osvdb.org/42352
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27757
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3382
- http://secway.org/advisory/AD20071116.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483799/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26473
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018977
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3983
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38514
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ahnlab:v3_internet_security:2008:*:platinum:*:*:*:*:*
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