CVE-2007-2981
CVE-2007-2981 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lead Technologies Leadtools Raster Ocr Document Object Library with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Lead Technologies Leadtools Raster Ocr Document Object Library
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- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS Raster OCR Document Object Library (ltrdc14e.dll) 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DictionaryFileName property.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2981?
- Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS Raster OCR Document Object Library (ltrdc14e.dll) 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DictionaryFileName property.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2981?
- CVE-2007-2981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2981 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2981?
- CVE-2007-2981 affects Lead Technologies Leadtools Raster Ocr Document Object Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2981?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-2981 published?
- CVE-2007-2981 was published on 2007-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://moaxb.blogspot.com/2007/05/moaxb-26-leadtools-raster-ocr-document.html
- http://osvdb.org/36042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25444
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24179
- http://www.shinnai.altervista.org/moaxb/20070526/leadocrtxt.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1959
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34525
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lead_technologies:leadtools_raster_ocr_document_object_library:14.5.0.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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