CVE-2007-2652: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Free-SA before 1.2.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2652?

free-sa: upgrade to newer than 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2652 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2652 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-2007-2652 affect?

CVE-2007-2652 affects free-sa. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Free-SA before 1.2.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving certain (1) sprintf and (2) vsprintf calls in (a) r_index.c, (b) r_reports.c, (c) r_topsites.c,

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2652 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting free-sa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Free-SA before 1.2.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving certain (1) sprintf and (2) vsprintf calls in (a) r_index.c, (b) r_reports.c, (c) r_topsites.c, (d) r_topuser.c, (e) r_typical.c, (f) r_userdatetime.c, and (g) r_users.c in reports/; and (h) w_fs.c, (i) w_internal.c, and (j) w_log_operations.c in work/, probably related to buffer overflows. NOTE: some of

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: free-sa

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-14 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

free-sa free-sa UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy free-sa || rpm -q free-sa || free-sa --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade free-sa

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade free-sa

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-2652?

free-sa: upgrade to newer than 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2652 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2652 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-2007-2652 affect?

CVE-2007-2652 affects free-sa. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Free-SA before 1.2.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving certain (1) sprintf and (2) vsprintf calls in (a) r_index.c, (b) r_reports.c, (c) r_topsites.c,

How urgent is CVE-2007-2652?

Priority 48/100. High severity

References

← Back to latest CVEs