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CVE-2007-4218

CWE-20Published: August 22, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the ServerProtect service (SpntSvc.exe) in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Windows before 5.58 Security Patch 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain RPC requests to certain TCP ports that are processed by the (1) RPCFN_ENG_NewManualScan, (2) RPCFN_ENG_TimedNewManualScan, and (3) RPCFN_SetComputerName functions in (a) StRpcSrv.dll; the (4) RPCFN_CMON_SetSvcImpersonateUser and (5) RPCFN_OldCMON_SetSvcImpersonateUser functions in (b) Stcommon.dll; the (6) RPCFN_ENG_TakeActionOnAFile and (7) RPCFN_ENG_AddTaskExportLogItem functions in (c) Eng50.dll; the (8) NTF_SetPagerNotifyConfig function in (d) Notification.dll; or the (9) RPCFN_CopyAUSrc function in the (e) ServerProtect Agent service.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-4218 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

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

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

Affected Vendors & Products

trend_micro1 product(s)

serverprotect

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26523

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25395

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26523

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25395

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2934

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2934

All References (34)

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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=587

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http://secunia.com/advisories/26523Patch · Vendor Advisory

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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3052

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http://securitytracker.com/id?1018594

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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/109056US Government Resource

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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/204448US Government Resource

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478866/100/0/threaded

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25395Patch

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http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/documentation/readme/spnt_558_win_en_securitypatch4_readme.txt

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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-235A.htmlUS Government Resource

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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2934Vendor Advisory

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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-050.html

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36172

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36174

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36175

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-4218

CVSS Score10.0 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-20

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedAug 22, 2007

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2007-4218 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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