CVE-2007-0879: Buffer overflow in SmidgeonSoft PEBrowse Professional 8.2.1.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0879 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting pebrowse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in SmidgeonSoft PEBrowse Professional 8.2.1.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain executable files in PE format. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: smidgeonsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-12 20:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smidgeonsoft pebrowse DOWNGRADE

Affected: professional_8.2.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before professional_8.2.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before professional_8.2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pebrowse sudo apt install pebrowse=<VERSION_BEFORE_professional_8.2.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold pebrowse

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

dnf --showduplicates list pebrowse sudo dnf downgrade pebrowse-<VERSION_BEFORE_professional_8.2.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pebrowse

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-2007-0879?

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

Is CVE-2007-0879 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0879 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-2007-0879 affect?

CVE-2007-0879 affects pebrowse. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in SmidgeonSoft PEBrowse Professional 8.2.1.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain executable files in PE format. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are o

How urgent is CVE-2007-0879?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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