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CVE-2007-5107

HighPublished

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...

Published: Sep 26, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 24, 2007

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

35.9%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Ask.com/AskJeeves Toolbar Toolbar 4.0.2.53 - ActiveX Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
Joey Mengele · windows · Sep 24, 2007
Ask.com Toolbar - 'askBar.dll' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · windows · May 9, 2010

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