Is CVE-2007-1079 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-1079, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-1079 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-1079 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-1079?

CVE-2007-1079 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2007-1079

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 22, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Rhino Software, Inc. FTP Voyager 14.0.0.3 and earlier allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long response to a CWD command, which triggers the overflow when the user aborts the command.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-1079 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-2007-1079. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.