CRITICAL
CVE-2007-2279
CWE-264Published: June 4, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Scheduler Service (VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Storage Foundation for Windows 5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via certain requests to the service socket that create (1) PreScript or (2) PostScript registry values under Veritas\VxSvc\CurrentVersion\Schedules specifying future command execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-2279 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.
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
symantec1 product(s)
veritas storage foundation
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25537Vendor Advisory
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http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.06.01.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2035Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25537Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-2279
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 4, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-2279 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.