Is CVE-2007-0447 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2007-0447 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2007-0447 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-0447 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-0447?

CVE-2007-0447 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2007-0447

CWE-119Published: October 5, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Decomposer component in multiple Symantec products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple crafted CAB archives.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-0447 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityM

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec13 product(s)

antivirus scan enginebrightmail antispamclient securitymail securitynorton antivirusnorton internet securitynorton personal firewallnorton system workssymantec antivirus filtering \+for dominoweb securitygateway security 5000 seriesgateway security 5400+1

Source: NVD CPE · 128 total CPE entries