CVE-2007-0201: Buffer overflow in the cmd_usr function in ftp-gw in TIS Internet Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows remote attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0201?

internet firewall toolkit: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0201 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0201 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-0201 affect?

CVE-2007-0201 affects internet firewall toolkit. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the cmd_usr function in ftp-gw in TIS Internet Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long destination hostname (dest).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0201?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0201 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting internet firewall toolkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the cmd_usr function in ftp-gw in TIS Internet Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long destination hostname (dest).

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tis

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

tis internet firewall toolkit UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy internet-firewall-toolkit || rpm -q internet-firewall-toolkit || internet-firewall-toolkit --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade internet-firewall-toolkit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade internet-firewall-toolkit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0201?

internet firewall toolkit: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0201 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0201 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-2007-0201 affect?

CVE-2007-0201 affects internet firewall toolkit. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the cmd_usr function in ftp-gw in TIS Internet Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long destination hostname (dest).

How urgent is CVE-2007-0201?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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