Buffer overflow in k9filter.exe in BlueCoat K9 Web Protection 3.2.36, and probably other versions before 3.2.44, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request to port 2372.
CVE-2007-1685
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 14%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 96.0%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
June 8, 2007
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (22)
- cret@certhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-06/0190.html
- cret@certhttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063848.html
- cret@certhttp://osvdb.org/37186
- cret@certhttp://secunia.com/advisories/25593
- cret@certhttp://www.csis.dk/dk/forside/Bluecoat-k9.pdf
- cret@certhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/271601
- cret@certhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470836/100/0/threaded
- cret@certhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24373
- cret@certhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018210
- cret@certhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2104
- cret@certhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34773
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-06/0190.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063848.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://osvdb.org/37186
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/25593
Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-30163✓ verifiedFirst seen Jun 8, 2007
Blue Coat Systems K9 Web Protection 32.36 - Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2007-1685?
CVE-2007-1685 is a none vulnerability published on June 8, 2007. Buffer overflow in k9filter.exe in BlueCoat K9 Web Protection 3.2.36, and probably other versions before 3.2.44, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request to port 2372.
When was CVE-2007-1685 disclosed?
CVE-2007-1685 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 8, 2007, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2007-1685 actively exploited?
CVE-2007-1685 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2007-1685?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2007-1685, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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