How severe is CVE-2007-1403?

CVE-2007-1403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1403 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1403?

CVE-2007-1403 affects Macromedia Shockwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1403?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-1403 published?

CVE-2007-1403 was published on 2007-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1403

CVE-2007-1403 is a high-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Shockwave with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Shockwave
Published: 2007-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in an ActiveX control in SwDir.dll 10.1.4.20 in Macromedia Shockwave allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) BGCOLOR, (2) SRC, (3) AutoStart, (4) Sound, (5) DrawLogo, or (6) DrawProgress property value, different vectors than CVE-2006-6885.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1403?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in an ActiveX control in SwDir.dll 10.1.4.20 in Macromedia Shockwave allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) BGCOLOR, (2) SRC, (3) AutoStart, (4) Sound, (5) DrawLogo, or (6) DrawProgress property value, different vectors than CVE-2006-6885.
How severe is CVE-2007-1403?: CVE-2007-1403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1403 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1403?: CVE-2007-1403 affects Macromedia Shockwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1403?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1403 published?: CVE-2007-1403 was published on 2007-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:shockwave:10.1.4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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