CVE-2007-5007
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-5007 impacting gnome balsa. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | gnome / balsa |
| Affected Versions | 1.1.7 |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-119 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-5007 impacting gnome balsa.
id: cve-2007-5007
info:
name: gnome balsa - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: unknown
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-5007 affecting gnome balsa.
Evaluation: Stack-based buffer overflow in the ir_fetch_seq function in balsa before 2.3.20 might allow remote IMAP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long r...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-5007
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
cvss-score: 6.8
cve-id: CVE-2007-5007
cwe-id: CWE-119
tags: cve,cve-2007-5007,gnome,balsa,unknown
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "balsa"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-5007
# Target: gnome balsa | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-5007 (gnome balsa)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gnome balsa scope (1.1.7).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-5007
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install balsa 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade balsa 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update balsa
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i balsa 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i balsa
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
- No records filed in this category.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2007-5007 in gnome balsa?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnome balsa packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-5007?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-5007?
CVE-2007-5007 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.