How severe is CVE-2007-5660?

CVE-2007-5660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5660 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5660?

CVE-2007-5660 primarily affects Macrovision Flexnet Connect. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5660?

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-2007-5660 published?

CVE-2007-5660 was published on 2007-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5660

CVE-2007-5660 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Macrovision Flexnet Connect with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macrovision Flexnet Connect
Published: 2007-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Update Service ActiveX control in isusweb.dll before 6.0.100.65101 in MacroVision FLEXnet Connect and InstallShield 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an unspecified "unsafe method," possibly involving a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5660?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Update Service ActiveX control in isusweb.dll before 6.0.100.65101 in MacroVision FLEXnet Connect and InstallShield 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an unspecified "unsafe method," possibly involving a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2007-5660?: CVE-2007-5660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5660 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5660?: CVE-2007-5660 primarily affects Macrovision Flexnet Connect. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5660?: 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-2007-5660 published?: CVE-2007-5660 was published on 2007-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:macrovision:flexnet_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macrovision:installshield_2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macrovision:update_service:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macrovision:update_service:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macrovision:update_service:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macrovision:update_service:5.1.100_47363:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macrovision:update_service:6.0.100_60146:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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