How severe is CVE-2007-2885?

CVE-2007-2885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2885?

CVE-2007-2885 affects Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2885?

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

When was CVE-2007-2885 published?

CVE-2007-2885 was published on 2007-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2885

CVE-2007-2885 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer
Published: 2007-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The NotSafe function in the MSVDTDatabaseDesigner7 ActiveX control in VDT70.DLL in Microsoft Visual Database Tools (MSVDT) Database Designer 7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 6 crash) via a long argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2885?: The NotSafe function in the MSVDTDatabaseDesigner7 ActiveX control in VDT70.DLL in Microsoft Visual Database Tools (MSVDT) Database Designer 7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 6 crash) via a long argument.
How severe is CVE-2007-2885?: CVE-2007-2885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2885?: CVE-2007-2885 affects Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2885 published?: CVE-2007-2885 was published on 2007-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_database_tools_database_designer:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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