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CVE-2007-1294

7.8 · HIGH

A certain ActiveX control in the DivXBrowserPlugin (npdivx32.dll) in DivX Web Player, as distributed with DivX Player 1.3.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer…

Published Mar 7, 2007divxEPSS 3.22%

Overview

CVE-2007-1294 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting divx divx_web_player. It was published on March 7, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A certain ActiveX control in the DivXBrowserPlugin (npdivx32.dll) in DivX Web Player, as distributed with DivX Player 1.3.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via large values to DivxWP.Resize, related to resizing images.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from divx. Update divx_web_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1294?

CVE-2007-1294 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting divx divx_web_player. It was published on March 7, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1294?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1294?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from divx. Update divx_web_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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