CVE-2007-2809

Name: CVE-2007-2809
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-05-22T19:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-2809 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the transfer manager in Opera before 9.21 for Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted torrent file. NOTE: due to the lack of details, it is not clear if this is the same issue as CVE-2007-2274.. EPSS estimates a 6.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the transfer manager in Opera before 9.21 for Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted torrent file. NOTE: due to the lack of details, it is not clear if this is the same issue as CVE-2007-2274.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.31%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	< 9.21

References

http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=2823Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/36229Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/25278Broken Link, Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1018089Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/860/Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24080Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1888Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34470Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=2823Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/36229Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/25278Broken Link, Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1018089Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/860/Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24080Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1888Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34470Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2809?

How severe is CVE-2007-2809?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2809 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2809?

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