How severe is CVE-2007-0468?

CVE-2007-0468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0468?

CVE-2007-0468 affects Microsoft Visual Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0468?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-0468 published?

CVE-2007-0468 was published on 2007-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0468

CVE-2007-0468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio
Published: 2007-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in rcdll.dll in msdev.exe in Visual C++ (MSVC) in Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 SP6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file path in the "1 TYPELIB MOVEABLE PURE" option in an RC file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0468?: Stack-based buffer overflow in rcdll.dll in msdev.exe in Visual C++ (MSVC) in Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 SP6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file path in the "1 TYPELIB MOVEABLE PURE" option in an RC file.
How severe is CVE-2007-0468?: CVE-2007-0468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0468?: CVE-2007-0468 affects Microsoft Visual Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0468 published?: CVE-2007-0468 was published on 2007-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:6.0:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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