How severe is CVE-2007-4034?

CVE-2007-4034 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4034 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4034?

CVE-2007-4034 affects Yahoo Widgets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4034?

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-2007-4034 published?

CVE-2007-4034 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4034

CVE-2007-4034 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Yahoo Widgets with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th 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: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Yahoo Widgets
Published: 2007-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the YDPCTL.YDPControl.1 (aka Yahoo! Installer Plugin for Widgets) ActiveX control before 2007.7.13.3 (20070620) in YDPCTL.dll in Yahoo! Widgets before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GetComponentVersion method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4034?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the YDPCTL.YDPControl.1 (aka Yahoo! Installer Plugin for Widgets) ActiveX control before 2007.7.13.3 (20070620) in YDPCTL.dll in Yahoo! Widgets before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GetComponentVersion method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-4034?: CVE-2007-4034 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4034 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4034?: CVE-2007-4034 affects Yahoo Widgets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4034?: 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-2007-4034 published?: CVE-2007-4034 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:widgets:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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