HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-0228
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CVE-2007-0228

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 13, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The DataCollector service in EIQ Networks Network Security Analyzer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a (1) &CONNECTSERVER& (2) &ADDENTRY& (3) &FIN& (4) &START& (5) &LOGPATH& (6) &FWADELTA& (7) &FWALOG& (8) &SETSYNCHRONOUS& (9) &SETPRGFILE&, or (10) &SETREPLYPORT& string to TCP port 10618, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-0228 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-0228. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

eiqnetworks1 product(s)
enterprise security analyzer
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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All References (12)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-01/0209.htmlExploit
→
http://osvdb.org/32725
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/23693
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21994
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0147
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31428
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-01/0209.htmlExploit
→
http://osvdb.org/32725
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/23693
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21994
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0147
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31428

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-0228
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 13, 2007

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-0228 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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