CVE-2007-1523

Name: CVE-2007-1523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-03-20T20:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-1523 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the kernel in NetBSD 3.0, certain versions of FreeBSD and OpenBSD, and possibly other BSD derived operating systems allows local users to have an unknown impact. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the kernel in NetBSD 3.0, certain versions of FreeBSD and OpenBSD, and possibly other BSD derived operating systems allows local users to have an unknown impact. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. Details will be updated after 20070329.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netbsd	Netbsd	3.0

References

http://kernelwars.blogspot.com/2007/01/alive.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/34593
http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-europe-07/bh-eu-07-speakers.html#ErikssonVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22945
http://kernelwars.blogspot.com/2007/01/alive.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/34593
http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-europe-07/bh-eu-07-speakers.html#ErikssonVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22945

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1523?

How severe is CVE-2007-1523?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1523 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1523?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST