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CVE-2007-2238

9.3 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Whale Client Components ActiveX control (WhlMgr.dll), as used in Microsoft Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG) before 3.7 SP2, allow remote attackers…

Published Apr 16, 2009microsoftCWE-119EPSS 45.53%

Overview

CVE-2007-2238 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft intelligent_application_gateway_2007. It was published on April 16, 2009 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

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Whale Client Components ActiveX control (WhlMgr.dll), as used in Microsoft Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG) before 3.7 SP2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) CheckForUpdates or (2) UpdateComponents methods.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update intelligent_application_gateway_2007 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/34725Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/789121Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34532Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1061Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49888Refsecunia.com/advisories/34725Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/789121Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34532Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1061Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49888

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2238?

CVE-2007-2238 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft intelligent_application_gateway_2007. It was published on April 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-2238?

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-2007-2238?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update intelligent_application_gateway_2007 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-2007-2238?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-2238 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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