CVE-2007-2489: Heap-based buffer overflow in LiveData Protocol Server 5.00.045, and other versions before update 500062 (5.00

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2489?

protocol server: upgrade to newer than 5.00.045. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2489 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2489 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-2007-2489 affect?

CVE-2007-2489 affects protocol server. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Heap-based buffer overflow in LiveData Protocol Server 5.00.045, and other versions before update 500062 (5.00.062), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request for

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2489?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting protocol server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in LiveData Protocol Server 5.00.045, and other versions before update 500062 (5.00.062), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request for a WSDL file that causes a negative length to be used in a strncpy call.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.4% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: livedata

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-03 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

livedata protocol server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.00.045

Fixed in: newer than 5.00.045

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy protocol-server || rpm -q protocol-server || protocol-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.00.045 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade protocol-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade protocol-server

Note

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

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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-2007-2489?

protocol server: upgrade to newer than 5.00.045. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2489 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2489 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-2007-2489 affect?

CVE-2007-2489 affects protocol server. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Heap-based buffer overflow in LiveData Protocol Server 5.00.045, and other versions before update 500062 (5.00.062), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request for

How urgent is CVE-2007-2489?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-2490 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE DOWNGRADE Unspecified vulnerability in LiveData Server before 5.00.62 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servi

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