CVE-2007-2656

CVE-2007-2656 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Hpqvwocx.dll with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Magview ActiveX control in hpqvwocx.dll 1.0.0.309 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly have other impact via a long argument to the DeleteProfile method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2656?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Magview ActiveX control in hpqvwocx.dll 1.0.0.309 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly have other impact via a long argument to the DeleteProfile method.
How severe is CVE-2007-2656?
CVE-2007-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2656 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2656?
CVE-2007-2656 affects Hp Hpqvwocx.dll. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2656?
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-2007-2656 published?
CVE-2007-2656 was published on 2007-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)