CVE-2007-2568: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in VCDGear 3.55 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrar

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2568 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting vcdgear. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in VCDGear 3.55 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) tag or (2) track type in a CUE 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	6.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: vcdgear

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-16 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vcdgear vcdgear DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.55

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.55

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.55 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vcdgear sudo apt install vcdgear=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.55> sudo apt-mark hold vcdgear

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

dnf --showduplicates list vcdgear sudo dnf downgrade vcdgear-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.55> sudo dnf versionlock add vcdgear

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: VCDGear 3.50 - '.cue' Local Stack Buffer Overflow

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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-2007-2568?

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

Is CVE-2007-2568 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2568 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-2007-2568 affect?

CVE-2007-2568 affects vcdgear. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in VCDGear 3.55 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) tag or (2) track type in a CUE file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2568?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-2062 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in VCDGear 3.55 and 3.56 BETA allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arb

References

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