CVE-2007-1074: Multiple buffer overflows in NewsBin Pro 5.33 and NewsBin Pro 4.x allow user-assisted remote attackers to exec

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1074 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting newsbin pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in NewsBin Pro 5.33 and NewsBin Pro 4.x allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) DataPath or (2) DownloadPath attributed in a (a) NBI file, or (3) a long group field in a (b) NZB file.

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	7.5% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dji

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

dji newsbin pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.x · 5.33

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.x

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newsbin-pro || rpm -q newsbin-pro || newsbin-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.x (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newsbin-pro sudo apt install newsbin-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.x> sudo apt-mark hold newsbin-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list newsbin-pro sudo dnf downgrade newsbin-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.x> sudo dnf versionlock add newsbin-pro

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 Bin Pro 5.33 - '.nbi' Local Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1074?

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

Is CVE-2007-1074 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1074 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-2007-1074 affect?

CVE-2007-1074 affects newsbin pro. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple buffer overflows in NewsBin Pro 5.33 and NewsBin Pro 4.x allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) DataPath or (2) DownloadPath attributed in a (a) NBI file, or (3) a long group field in a (b) NZ

How urgent is CVE-2007-1074?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-1569 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in NewsBin Pro 4.32 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execut

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