HIGH
CVE-2007-2965
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 31, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Real-time Scanning component in multiple F-Secure products, including Internet Security 2005, 2006 and 2007; Anti-Virus 2005, 2006 and 2007; and Solutions based on F-Secure Protection Service for Consumers 6.40 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted I/O request packet (IRP), related to IOCTL (Input/Output Control) and "access validation of the address space."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-2965 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
f-secure7 product(s)
f-secure anti-virusf-secure anti-virus client securityf-secure anti-virus linux client securityf-secure anti-virus linux server securityf-secure internet securityf-secure protection serviceinternet gatekeeper
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25439Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2007-2.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25439Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2007-2.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-2965
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 31, 2007
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-2965 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.