CVE-2007-5067: Multiple buffer overflows in iMatix Xitami Web Server 2.5c2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-5067 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xitami. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in iMatix Xitami Web Server 2.5c2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long If-Modified-Since header to (1) xigui32.exe or (2) xitami.exe.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	73.2% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-09-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: imatix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-09-24 23:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imatix xitami DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5_c2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5_c2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5_c2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xitami sudo apt install xitami=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5_c2> sudo apt-mark hold xitami

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

dnf --showduplicates list xitami sudo dnf downgrade xitami-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5_c2> sudo dnf versionlock add xitami

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: Xitami Web Server 2.5 - 'If-Modified-Since' Remote Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: Xitami Web Server 2.5c2 - If-Modified-Since Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Xitami 2.5c2 Web Server If-Modified-Since Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5067?

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

Is CVE-2007-5067 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5067 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-2007-5067 affect?

CVE-2007-5067 affects xitami. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in iMatix Xitami Web Server 2.5c2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long If-Modified-Since header to (1) xigui32.exe or (2) xitami.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5067?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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