How severe is CVE-2007-2983?

CVE-2007-2983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2983 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-2007-2983?

CVE-2007-2983 affects Btglobalservices Bt Consumer Webhelper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2983?

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-2007-2983 published?

CVE-2007-2983 was published on 2007-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2983

CVE-2007-2983 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Btglobalservices Bt Consumer Webhelper 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: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Btglobalservices Bt Consumer Webhelper
Published: 2007-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the British Telecommunications Consumer webhelper ActiveX control before 2.0.0.8 in btwebcontrol.dll allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2983?: Multiple buffer overflows in the British Telecommunications Consumer webhelper ActiveX control before 2.0.0.8 in btwebcontrol.dll allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-2983?: CVE-2007-2983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2983 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-2007-2983?: CVE-2007-2983 affects Btglobalservices Bt Consumer Webhelper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2983?: 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-2007-2983 published?: CVE-2007-2983 was published on 2007-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:btglobalservices:bt_consumer_webhelper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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