How severe is CVE-2007-3955?

CVE-2007-3955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3955?

CVE-2007-3955 affects Linkedin Toolbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3955?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3955 published?

CVE-2007-3955 was published on 2007-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3955

CVE-2007-3955 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linkedin Toolbar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linkedin Toolbar
Published: 2007-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the IEToolbar.IEContextMenu.1 ActiveX control in LinkedInIEToolbar.dll in the LinkedIn Toolbar 3.0.2.1098 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument (varBrowser argument) to the search method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3955?: Buffer overflow in the IEToolbar.IEContextMenu.1 ActiveX control in LinkedInIEToolbar.dll in the LinkedIn Toolbar 3.0.2.1098 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument (varBrowser argument) to the search method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-3955?: CVE-2007-3955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3955?: CVE-2007-3955 affects Linkedin Toolbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3955?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3955 published?: CVE-2007-3955 was published on 2007-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:linkedin:toolbar:3.0.2.1098:*:*:*:*:*:*:*