CVE-2007-2352: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in AFFLIB 2.2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via ce

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2352?

afflib: upgrade to newer than 2.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2352 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2352 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-2352 affect?

CVE-2007-2352 affects afflib. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in AFFLIB 2.2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain command line parameters, which are used in (1) warn and (2) err calls, possibly involving (a) lib/s3.cpp, (b) tools/afconver

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2352?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2352 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting afflib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in AFFLIB 2.2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain command line parameters, which are used in (1) warn and (2) err calls, possibly involving (a) lib/s3.cpp, (b) tools/afconvert.cpp, (c) tools/afcopy.cpp, (d) tools/afinfo.cpp, (e) aimage/imager.cpp, and (f) tools/afxml.cpp. NOTE: this identifier is intended to address the vectors that were not fixed in CVE-2007-2054, but the unfixed

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.1% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: afflib

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-30 22:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

afflib afflib UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.6

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy afflib || rpm -q afflib || afflib --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade afflib

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade afflib

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2352?

afflib: upgrade to newer than 2.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2352 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2352 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-2007-2352 affect?

CVE-2007-2352 affects afflib. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in AFFLIB 2.2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain command line parameters, which are used in (1) warn and (2) err calls, possibly involving (a) lib/s3.cpp, (b) tools/afconver

How urgent is CVE-2007-2352?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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