Is CVE-2007-6227 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-6227, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-6227 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2007-6227 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-6227?

CVE-2007-6227 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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CVE-2007-6227

CWE-119Published: December 4, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

QEMU 0.9.0 allows local users of a Windows XP SP2 guest operating system to overwrite the TranslationBlock (code_gen_buffer) buffer, and probably have unspecified other impacts related to an "overflow," via certain Windows executable programs, as demonstrated by qemu-dos.com.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-6227 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-6227. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.