CVE-2007-3040

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in agentdpv.dll 2.0.0.3425 in Microsoft Agent on Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL to the Agent (Agent.Control) ActiveX control, which triggers an overflow within the Agent Service (agentsrv.exe) process, a different issue than CVE-2007-1205.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 52.77% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3040?
CVE-2007-3040 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-3040?
To fix CVE-2007-3040, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-3040 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2007-3040 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~53% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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