How severe is CVE-2007-6537?

CVE-2007-6537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6537 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-2007-6537?

CVE-2007-6537 affects Winuae. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6537?

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

When was CVE-2007-6537 published?

CVE-2007-6537 was published on 2007-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6537

CVE-2007-6537 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Winuae with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Winuae
Published: 2007-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the zfile_gunzip function in zfile.c in WinUAE 1.4.4 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a gzipped archive, such as a (1) gz, (2) adz, (3) roz, or (4) hdz archive in a compressed floppy disk image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6537?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the zfile_gunzip function in zfile.c in WinUAE 1.4.4 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a gzipped archive, such as a (1) gz, (2) adz, (3) roz, or (4) hdz archive in a compressed floppy disk image.
How severe is CVE-2007-6537?: CVE-2007-6537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6537 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-2007-6537?: CVE-2007-6537 affects Winuae. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6537?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6537 published?: CVE-2007-6537 was published on 2007-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:winuae:winuae:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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