Is CVE-2007-2274 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-2274, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-2274 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-2274 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2274?

CVE-2007-2274 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2007-2274

CWE-401Published: April 25, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The BitTorrent implementation in Opera 9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and application crash) via a malformed torrent file. NOTE: the original disclosure refers to this as a memory leak, but it is not certain.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-2274 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-2007-2274. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.