CVE-2007-5254: VirusBlokAda Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.2 uses weak permissions (Everyone:Write) for its installation directory, whi

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-5254 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting vba32 antivirus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VirusBlokAda Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.2 uses weak permissions (Everyone:Write) for its installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing application programs, as demonstrated by replacing vba32ldr.exe.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2007-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: virusblokada

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-10-06 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

virusblokada vba32 antivirus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.12.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.12.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vba32-antivirus || rpm -q vba32-antivirus || vba32-antivirus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.12.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vba32-antivirus sudo apt install vba32-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.12.2> sudo apt-mark hold vba32-antivirus

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

dnf --showduplicates list vba32-antivirus sudo dnf downgrade vba32-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.12.2> sudo dnf versionlock add vba32-antivirus

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5254?

vba32 antivirus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5254 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5254 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-2007-5254 affect?

CVE-2007-5254 affects vba32 antivirus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). VirusBlokAda Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.2 uses weak permissions (Everyone:Write) for its installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing application programs, as demonstrated by replacing vba32ldr.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5254?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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