CVE-2007-2983

Multiple buffer overflows in the British Telecommunications Consumer webhelper ActiveX control before 2.0.0.8 in btwebcontrol.dll allow remote attackers to…

published October 25, 2007

CVSS
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EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow issue in the British Telecommunications web helper can let attackers execute arbitrary code – and it's been lurking for a while! 🔍 Think of this like a software package delivery service that leaves boxes unattended without proper checks. If someone slips in a package with hidden dangerous contents before it gets delivered, your entire system could be compromised! 📦 An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute any code they wish on your system, potentially leading to devastating consequences. Imagine losing control of your computer and giving malicious users free rein to your data! 😱

Put simply

Think of this like a software package delivery service that leaves boxes unattended without proper checks. If someone slips in a package with hidden dangerous contents before it gets delivered, your entire system could be compromised! 📦 This vulnerability involves multiple buffer overflow flaws in the btwebcontrol.dll ActiveX control, allowing attackers to manipulate the memory of the application and run arbitrary code without sufficient checks.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute any code they wish on your system, potentially leading to devastating consequences. Imagine losing control of your computer and giving malicious users free rein to your data! 😱 To protect your systems, upgrade to version 2.0.0.8 or later immediately. Additionally, consider disabling ActiveX controls in your environment if they're not essential to your operations. Regularly check for updates to prevent similar issues in the future! 🛡️ You can handle this! Follow these steps, and you'll ensure your system stays safe and sound. You've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08759 · 95.2th percentile
Published
2007-10-25T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 18:00Z
    Multiple buffer overflows in the British Telecommunications Consumer webhelper ActiveX control before 2.0.0.8 in btwebcontrol.dll allow remote attackers to…
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