CVE-2007-5217
CVE-2007-5217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Altnet Altnet Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Altnet Altnet Download Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ADM4 ActiveX control in adm4.dll in Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.6, as used in (1) Kazaa 3.2.7 and (2) Grokster, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Install method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5217?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the ADM4 ActiveX control in adm4.dll in Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.6, as used in (1) Kazaa 3.2.7 and (2) Grokster, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Install method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5217?
- CVE-2007-5217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5217 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5217?
- CVE-2007-5217 primarily affects Altnet Altnet Download Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5217?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5217 published?
- CVE-2007-5217 was published on 2007-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/37785
- http://osvdb.org/38435
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26970
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26972
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25903
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3335
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3336
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36929
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:altnet:altnet_download_manager:4.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:grokster:grokster:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:3.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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