How severe is CVE-2007-6357?

CVE-2007-6357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6357?

CVE-2007-6357 affects Microsoft Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6357?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-6357 published?

CVE-2007-6357 was published on 2007-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6357

CVE-2007-6357 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Access with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Access
Published: 2007-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows remote, user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Access Database (.mdb) file. NOTE: due to the lack of details as of 20071210, it is not clear whether this issue is the same as CVE-2007-6026 or CVE-2005-0944.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6357?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows remote, user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Access Database (.mdb) file. NOTE: due to the lack of details as of 20071210, it is not clear whether this issue is the same as CVE-2007-6026 or CVE-2005-0944.
How severe is CVE-2007-6357?: CVE-2007-6357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6357?: CVE-2007-6357 affects Microsoft Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6357?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6357 published?: CVE-2007-6357 was published on 2007-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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