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

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1569 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting newsbin pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in NewsBin Pro 4.32 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a yEnc (yEncode) encoded article with a long filename, as demonstrated using a .nzb file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: newsbin pro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-21 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.3.2

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 4.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newsbin-pro sudo apt install newsbin-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.3.2> 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_4.3.2> 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 4.32 - Article Grabbing Remote Unicode Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1569?

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

Is CVE-2007-1569 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1569 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-2007-1569 affect?

CVE-2007-1569 affects newsbin pro. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in NewsBin Pro 4.32 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a yEnc (yEncode) encoded article with a long filename, as demonstrated using a .nzb file. NOTE: some of thes

How urgent is CVE-2007-1569?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-1074 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in NewsBin Pro 5.33 and NewsBin Pro 4.x allow user-assisted remote attackers to exec

References

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