CVE-2007-3493

CVE-2007-3493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

A certain ActiveX control in NCTWavChunksEditor2.dll 2.6.1.148 in NCTAudioStudio (NCTAudioStudio2) 2.7, as used by Sienzo DMM and probably other products, allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the CreateFile method, a different product than CVE-2007-3400.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3493?
A certain ActiveX control in NCTWavChunksEditor2.dll 2.6.1.148 in NCTAudioStudio (NCTAudioStudio2) 2.7, as used by Sienzo DMM and probably other products, allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the CreateFile method, a different product than CVE-2007-3400.
How severe is CVE-2007-3493?
CVE-2007-3493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-3493 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3493?
CVE-2007-3493 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3493?
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-2007-3493 published?
CVE-2007-3493 was published on 2007-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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