CVE-2007-3479: Stack-based buffer overflow in PCSoft WinDEV 11 (01F110053p) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3479 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting windev. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in PCSoft WinDEV 11 (01F110053p) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the "used DLL" field in a WDP project file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pc soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-28 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pc soft windev DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison windev sudo apt install windev=<VERSION_BEFORE_11> sudo apt-mark hold windev

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

dnf --showduplicates list windev sudo dnf downgrade windev-<VERSION_BEFORE_11> sudo dnf versionlock add windev

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: PC SOFT WinDEV 11 - '.WDP' File Parsing 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-2007-3479?

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

Is CVE-2007-3479 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3479 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-2007-3479 affect?

CVE-2007-3479 affects windev. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in PCSoft WinDEV 11 (01F110053p) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the "used DLL" field in a WDP project file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3479?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-3480 HIGH 7.1 DOWNGRADE PCSoft WinDEV 11 (01F110053p) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loo

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