How severe is CVE-2007-6386?

CVE-2007-6386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-6386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6386?

CVE-2007-6386 primarily affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Antivirus Plus Antispyware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6386?

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-2007-6386 published?

CVE-2007-6386 was published on 2007-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6386

CVE-2007-6386 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Trend Micro Antivirus Plus Antispyware 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Trend Micro Trend Micro Antivirus Plus Antispyware
Published: 2007-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in PccScan.dll before build 1451 in Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008, Internet Security 2008, and Internet Security Pro 2008 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SfCtlCom.exe crash), and allows local users to gain privileges, via a malformed .zip archive with a long name, as demonstrated by a .zip file created via format string specifiers in a crafted .uue file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6386?: Stack-based buffer overflow in PccScan.dll before build 1451 in Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008, Internet Security 2008, and Internet Security Pro 2008 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SfCtlCom.exe crash), and allows local users to gain privileges, via a malformed .zip archive with a long name, as demonstrated by a .zip file created via format string specifiers in a crafted .uue file.
How severe is CVE-2007-6386?: CVE-2007-6386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-6386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6386?: CVE-2007-6386 primarily affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Antivirus Plus Antispyware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6386?: 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-2007-6386 published?: CVE-2007-6386 was published on 2007-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:trend_micro_antivirus_plus_antispyware:2008:bld_1450:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:trend_micro_internet_security__virus_bust:2008:bld_1451:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:trend_micro_internet_security_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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