CVE-2007-0838

Name: CVE-2007-0838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-02-08T00:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeProxy before 3.92 Build 1626 allows malicious users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a HOST: header with a hostname and port number that refers to the server itself.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeProxy before 3.92 Build 1626 allows malicious users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a HOST: header with a hostname and port number that refers to the server itself.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freeproxy	Freeproxy	3.92

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=117086856902907&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=117085666921871&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/33116Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/24064Permissions Required
http://www.handcraftedsoftware.org/index.php?page=3&mode=article&k=60Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22445Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0514Not Applicable
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32303
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=117086856902907&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=117085666921871&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/33116Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/24064Permissions Required
http://www.handcraftedsoftware.org/index.php?page=3&mode=article&k=60Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22445Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0514Not Applicable
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32303

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0838?

FreeProxy before 3.92 Build 1626 allows malicious users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a HOST: header with a hostname and port number that refers to the server itself.

How severe is CVE-2007-0838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0838?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2007-0838?

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Source: NVD / NIST