CVE-2007-3040
CVE-2007-3040 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 57% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 57% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in agentdpv.dll 2.0.0.3425 in Microsoft Agent on Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL to the Agent (Agent.Control) ActiveX control, which triggers an overflow within the Agent Service (agentsrv.exe) process, a different issue than CVE-2007-1205.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3040?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in agentdpv.dll 2.0.0.3425 in Microsoft Agent on Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL to the Agent (Agent.Control) ActiveX control, which triggers an overflow within the Agent Service (agentsrv.exe) process, a different issue than CVE-2007-1205.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3040?
- CVE-2007-3040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3040 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 57% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3040?
- CVE-2007-3040 affects Microsoft Windows 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3040?
- 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-2007-3040 published?
- CVE-2007-3040 was published on 2007-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=592
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26753
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3124
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018677
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/716872
- http://www.osvdb.org/36934
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479096/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25566
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-254A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3113
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-051
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35752
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2116
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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