Is CVE-2007-2966 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2007-2966 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2007-2966 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-2966 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2966?

CVE-2007-2966 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2007-2966

CWE-119Published: May 31, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in the LHA decompression component in F-Secure anti-virus products for Microsoft Windows and Linux before 20070529 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted LHA archive, related to an integer wrap, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4335.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-2966 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 ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityP

IntegrityP

AvailabilityP

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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