How severe is CVE-2007-6254?

CVE-2007-6254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6254?

CVE-2007-6254 affects Sap Business Objects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6254?

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-2007-6254 published?

CVE-2007-6254 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6254

CVE-2007-6254 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Objects 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sap Business Objects
Published: 2008-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SAP Business Objects BusinessObjects RptViewerAX ActiveX control in RptViewerAX.dll in Business Objects 6.5 before CHF74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6254?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the SAP Business Objects BusinessObjects RptViewerAX ActiveX control in RptViewerAX.dll in Business Objects 6.5 before CHF74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-6254?: CVE-2007-6254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6254?: CVE-2007-6254 affects Sap Business Objects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6254?: 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-2007-6254 published?: CVE-2007-6254 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_objects:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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