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CVE-2007-2216

9.3 · HIGH

The tblinf32.dll (aka vstlbinf.dll) ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1, and 7 uses an incorrect IObjectsafety implementation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…

Published Aug 14, 2007microsoftCWE-16EPSS 41.39%

Overview

CVE-2007-2216 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on August 14, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The tblinf32.dll (aka vstlbinf.dll) ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1, and 7 uses an incorrect IObjectsafety implementation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by requesting the HelpString property, involving a crafted DLL file argument to the TypeLibInfoFromFile function, which overwrites the HelpStringDll property to call the DLLGetDocumentation function in another DLL file, aka "ActiveX Object Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer 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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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/26419Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1018562Refwww.osvdb.org/36396Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476742/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25289Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-226A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2869Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-045Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2109Refsecunia.com/advisories/26419

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2216?

CVE-2007-2216 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on August 14, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-2216?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2007-2216?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-2216?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-2216 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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