CVE-2007-0619: chmlib before 0.39 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted page block le

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0619?

chmlib: upgrade to newer than 0.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0619 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0619 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-2007-0619 affect?

CVE-2007-0619 affects chmlib. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). chmlib before 0.39 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted page block length in a CHM file, which triggers memory corruption.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0619?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0619 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting chmlib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

chmlib before 0.39 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted page block length in a CHM file, which triggers memory corruption.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: chmlib

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-31 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chmlib chmlib UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.38

Fixed in: newer than 0.38

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.38 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chmlib

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chmlib

Note

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

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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-2007-0619?

chmlib: upgrade to newer than 0.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0619 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0619 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-2007-0619 affect?

CVE-2007-0619 affects chmlib. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). chmlib before 0.39 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted page block length in a CHM file, which triggers memory corruption.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0619?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

References

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