HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-6731
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CVE-2007-6731

CWE-94Published: September 13, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Extended Module Player (XMP) 2.5.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an OXM file with a negative value, which bypasses a check in (1) test_oxm and (2) decrunch_oxm functions in misc/oxm.c, leading to a buffer overflow.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-6731 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-6731. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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

claudio_matsuoka1 product(s)
extended module player
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0009
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0009

All References (6)

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http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/xmpbof-adv.txtExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27047Exploit
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0009Vendor Advisory
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http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/xmpbof-adv.txtExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27047Exploit
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0009Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-6731
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 13, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-6731 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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