Vulnerability · CVE-2007-1917
Buffer overflow in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function in the SAP RFC Library 6.40 and 7.00 before 20061211 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspe…
Published Apr 10, 2007 · catalog updated Jun 16, 2026 · Apple rfc library
- Severity
- Critical10.0
- Known exploitation
- Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
- EPSS
- 6.7%
- Remediation
- Advisory link
- Affected products
- cpe sap/rfc library
Buffer overflow in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function in the SAP RFC Library 6.40 and 7.00 before 20061211 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: This information is based upon a vague initial disclosure. Details will be updated after the grace period has ended.
Technical analysis
Mechanism and impact are interpreted from ingested advisories — not independent exploit research.
CWE classification
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Prerequisites and impact
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How to fix CVE-2007-1917
Recommended remediation
A patch or advisory reference is linked. Open the original publisher for availability by product version.
Official advisories
Grounded briefings
Catalog interpretations for three audiences. Each brief cites ingested metadata and the original advisories below. They are not independent research and they do not invent exploit steps.
Executive
CVE-2007-1917 is a critical public vulnerability record for Apple rfc library. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.
System administrator
Identify whether Apple rfc library is in your estate, then compare installed versions with the affected ranges. Affected packages or ranges on record: sap/rfc library (6.4); sap/rfc library (7.0). Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. Prefer the vendor or distribution advisory linked in Sources before changing production systems. This is a catalog interpretation, not a runbook.
Security analyst
Signals on file: CVSS 10.0 (technical impact); EPSS 6.7% (30-day exploitation probability). It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Sources contributing to this record: apple, cve_org, epss. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.
Related intelligence
Exploitation evidence
Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in CISA KEV or VulnCheck KEV.
Safe detection guidance
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Code
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No public source repository is identified for this product.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Apr 10, 2007 · Apple Security Releases
Detected
Buffer overflow in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function in the SAP RFC Library 6.40 and 7.00 before 20061211 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: This information is based upon a vague initial disclosure. Details will be updated after the grace period has ended.
Jun 16, 2026 · Apple Security Releases
Updated
Buffer overflow in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function in the SAP RFC Library 6.40 and 7.00 before 20061211 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: This information is based upon a vague initial disclosure. Details will be updated after the grace period has ended.
Affected versions
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- cpe sap/rfc library6.4
- cpe sap/rfc library7.0
Sources
- Apple Security ReleasesVendor advisoryCVE-2007-1917
Buffer overflow in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function in the SAP RFC Library 6.40 and 7.00 before 20061211 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: This information is based upon a vague initial disclosure. Details will be updated after the grace period has ended.
nvd.nist.gov - CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2007-1917
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2007-1917
30-day exploitation probability 6.7%
first.org
References
Freshness
Last verified in this catalog Oct 18, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.