CVE-2007-1041: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in S&H Computer Systems News Rover 12.1 Rev 1 allow remote attackers to

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1041 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting news rover. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in S&H Computer Systems News Rover 12.1 Rev 1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .nzb file with a long (1) group or (2) subject string.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sandh

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-21 17:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sandh news rover DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.1 rev1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy news-rover || rpm -q news-rover || news-rover --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison news-rover sudo apt install news-rover=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.1> sudo apt-mark hold news-rover

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

dnf --showduplicates list news-rover sudo dnf downgrade news-rover-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.1> sudo dnf versionlock add news-rover

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: News Rover 12.1 Rev 1 - Stack Overflow (1)
Exploit-DB: News Rover 12.1 Rev 1 - Stack Overflow (2)

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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-2007-1041?

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

Is CVE-2007-1041 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1041 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-2007-1041 affect?

CVE-2007-1041 affects news rover. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in S&H Computer Systems News Rover 12.1 Rev 1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .nzb file with a long (1) group or (2) subject string.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1041?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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