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CVE-2007-5107

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the AskJeevesToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1 ActiveX control in askBar.dll in IAC Search & Media ask.com Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute…

Published Sep 26, 2007ask.comCWE-119EPSS 35.86%

Overview

CVE-2007-5107 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ask.com ask_toolbar. It was published on September 26, 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the AskJeevesToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1 ActiveX control in askBar.dll in IAC Search & Media ask.com Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShortFormat property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: the researcher claims that this is the same as CVE-2007-5108, but there is insufficient detail for CVE-2007-5108 to be certain.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ask.com. Update ask_toolbar 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ask.comask_toolbar0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/26960Refwww.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480459/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25785Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3265Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36757Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4452Refsecunia.com/advisories/26960Refwww.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480459/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5107?

CVE-2007-5107 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ask.com ask_toolbar. It was published on September 26, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5107?

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-2007-5107?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ask.com. Update ask_toolbar 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-2007-5107?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-5107 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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