CVE-2007-2284: Buffer overflow in ABC-View Manager 1.42 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2284 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting abc-view manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in ABC-View Manager 1.42 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .PSP 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	6.7% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: abc-view

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-26 19:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

abc-view abc-view manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.42

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.42

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy abc-view-manager || rpm -q abc-view-manager || abc-view-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.42 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison abc-view-manager sudo apt install abc-view-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.42> sudo apt-mark hold abc-view-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list abc-view-manager sudo dnf downgrade abc-view-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.42> sudo dnf versionlock add abc-view-manager

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: ABC-View Manager 1.42 - '.psp' Local Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2284?

abc-view manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2284 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2284 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-2007-2284 affect?

CVE-2007-2284 affects abc-view manager. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in ABC-View Manager 1.42 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .PSP file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2284?

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

References

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