How severe is CVE-2007-4254?

CVE-2007-4254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4254?

CVE-2007-4254 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4254?

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

When was CVE-2007-4254 published?

CVE-2007-4254 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4254

CVE-2007-4254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer
Published: 2007-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in VDT70.DLL in Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer 7.0 for Microsoft Visual Studio 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the NotSafe method. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2007-2885 or CVE-2005-2127.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4254?: Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in VDT70.DLL in Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer 7.0 for Microsoft Visual Studio 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the NotSafe method. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2007-2885 or CVE-2005-2127.
How severe is CVE-2007-4254?: CVE-2007-4254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4254?: CVE-2007-4254 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4254 published?: CVE-2007-4254 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_database_tools_database_designer:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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