CVE-2007-2863
10.0CVSSCRITICAL
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Anti-Virus engine before content update 30.6 in multiple CA (formerly Computer Associates) products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a .CAB file.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
and 2 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/25570
secunia.com
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2790
securityreason.com
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/caantivirus-securitynotice.asp
supportconnectw.ca.com
and 9 more references View all →
Timeline
Published
Jun 6, 2007
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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