CVE-2007-0180: Stack-based buffer overflow in EF Commander 5.75 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via

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HIGH 7.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0180 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting ef commander. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in EF Commander 5.75 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ISO file containing a file within several nested directories, which produces a large filename that triggers the overflow.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ef software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-11 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ef software ef commander DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.75

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.75

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ef-commander || rpm -q ef-commander || ef-commander --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.75 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ef-commander sudo apt install ef-commander=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.75> sudo apt-mark hold ef-commander

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ef-commander sudo dnf downgrade ef-commander-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.75> sudo dnf versionlock add ef-commander

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0180?

ef commander: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0180 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0180 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0180 affect?

CVE-2007-0180 affects ef commander. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Stack-based buffer overflow in EF Commander 5.75 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ISO file containing a file within several nested directories, which produces a large filename that triggers the overflow

How urgent is CVE-2007-0180?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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