CVE-2007-5928: OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to trigger a free of an arbitrary memory locatio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-5928?

openbase: upgrade to newer than 10.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-5928 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5928 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-2007-5928 affect?

CVE-2007-5928 affects openbase. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to trigger a free of an arbitrary memory location via long strings in a SELECT statement. NOTE: this might be a buffer overflow, but it is not clear.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-5928?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2007-5928 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting openbase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to trigger a free of an arbitrary memory location via long strings in a SELECT statement. NOTE: this might be a buffer overflow, but it is not clear.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-119
Published	2007-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openbase international ltd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-11-10 02:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbase international ltd openbase UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.0.5

Fixed in: newer than 10.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openbase

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openbase

Note

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

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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-2007-5928?

openbase: upgrade to newer than 10.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5928 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5928 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-2007-5928 affect?

CVE-2007-5928 affects openbase. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to trigger a free of an arbitrary memory location via long strings in a SELECT statement. NOTE: this might be a buffer overflow, but it is not clear.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5928?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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