HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-3959
MEDIUM

CVE-2007-3959

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 24, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) 2.0.5.30 and probably earlier in Ipswitch Instant Messaging before 2.07 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via certain data to TCP port 5179 that overwrites a destructor, as reachable by the (1) DoAttachVideoSender, (2) DoAttachVideoReceiver, (3) DoAttachAudioSender, and (4) DoAttachAudioReceiver functions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-3959 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

ipswitch2 product(s)
imserveripswitch collaboration suite
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=566
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26154
PATCHhttp://www.ipswitch.com/support/instant_messaging/patch-upgrades.asp
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25031
PATCHhttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=566
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26154
PATCHhttp://www.ipswitch.com/support/instant_messaging/patch-upgrades.asp
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25031

All References (12)

→
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=566Patch
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/26154Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.ipswitch.com/support/instant_messaging/patch-upgrades.aspPatch
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25031Patch
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018440
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2621
→
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=566Patch
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/26154Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.ipswitch.com/support/instant_messaging/patch-upgrades.aspPatch
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25031Patch
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018440
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2621

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-3959
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 24, 2007

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-3959 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.
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