How severe is CVE-2007-3282?

CVE-2007-3282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-3282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3282?

CVE-2007-3282 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3282?

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-2007-3282 published?

CVE-2007-3282 was published on 2007-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3282

CVE-2007-3282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 42% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2007-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Microsoft Office MSODataSourceControl ActiveX object allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the DeleteRecordSourceIfUnused method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3282?: Buffer overflow in the Microsoft Office MSODataSourceControl ActiveX object allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the DeleteRecordSourceIfUnused method.
How severe is CVE-2007-3282?: CVE-2007-3282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-3282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3282?: CVE-2007-3282 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3282?: 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-2007-3282 published?: CVE-2007-3282 was published on 2007-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_msodatasourcecontrol_activex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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