CVE-2007-1666: The processor_request function in the debugger server for DataRescue IDA Pro 5.0 and 5.1 does not verify that

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1666 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ida pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The processor_request function in the debugger server for DataRescue IDA Pro 5.0 and 5.1 does not verify that authentication has taken place before invoking the perform_request function, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2007-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: datarescue

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-24 20:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datarescue ida pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0 · 5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ida-pro sudo apt install ida-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold ida-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list ida-pro sudo dnf downgrade ida-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ida-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.

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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-2007-1666?

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

Is CVE-2007-1666 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1666 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-2007-1666 affect?

CVE-2007-1666 affects ida pro. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The processor_request function in the debugger server for DataRescue IDA Pro 5.0 and 5.1 does not verify that authentication has taken place before invoking the perform_request function, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized

How urgent is CVE-2007-1666?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

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