CVE-2007-0436: Barron McCann X-Kryptor Driver BMS1446HRR (Xgntr BMS1351 Install BMS1472) in X-Kryptor Secure Client does not

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2007-0436 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting install, x-kryptor driver, x-kryptor secure client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Barron McCann X-Kryptor Driver BMS1446HRR (Xgntr BMS1351 Install BMS1472) in X-Kryptor Secure Client does not drop privileges when launching an Explorer window in response to a help command, which allows local users to gain LocalSystem privileges via interactive use of Explorer.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2007-02-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: barron mccann

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-04 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

barron mccann install DOWNGRADE

Affected: bms1472

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before bms1472

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy install || rpm -q install || install --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before bms1472 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison install sudo apt install install=<VERSION_BEFORE_bms1472> sudo apt-mark hold install

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

dnf --showduplicates list install sudo dnf downgrade install-<VERSION_BEFORE_bms1472> sudo dnf versionlock add install

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.

barron mccann x-kryptor driver DOWNGRADE

Affected: bms1446hrr

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before bms1446hrr

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x-kryptor-driver || rpm -q x-kryptor-driver || x-kryptor-driver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before bms1446hrr (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison x-kryptor-driver sudo apt install x-kryptor-driver=<VERSION_BEFORE_bms1446hrr> sudo apt-mark hold x-kryptor-driver

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

dnf --showduplicates list x-kryptor-driver sudo dnf downgrade x-kryptor-driver-<VERSION_BEFORE_bms1446hrr> sudo dnf versionlock add x-kryptor-driver

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.

barron mccann x-kryptor secure client MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x-kryptor-secure-client || rpm -q x-kryptor-secure-client || x-kryptor-secure-client --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

barron mccann xgntr DOWNGRADE

Affected: bms1351

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before bms1351

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xgntr || rpm -q xgntr || xgntr --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before bms1351 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xgntr sudo apt install xgntr=<VERSION_BEFORE_bms1351> sudo apt-mark hold xgntr

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

dnf --showduplicates list xgntr sudo dnf downgrade xgntr-<VERSION_BEFORE_bms1351> sudo dnf versionlock add xgntr

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-2007-0436?

install: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; x-kryptor driver: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; x-kryptor secure client: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0436 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0436 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-2007-0436 affect?

CVE-2007-0436 affects install, x-kryptor driver, x-kryptor secure client. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Barron McCann X-Kryptor Driver BMS1446HRR (Xgntr BMS1351 Install BMS1472) in X-Kryptor Secure Client does not drop privileges when launching an Explorer window in response to a help command, which allows local users to gain LocalSystem priv

How urgent is CVE-2007-0436?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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