CVE-2007-5779
CVE-2007-5779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gom Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gom Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the GomManager (GomWeb Control) ActiveX control in GomWeb3.dll 1.0.0.12 in Gretech Online Movie Player (GOM Player) 2.1.6.3499 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the OpenUrl method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5779?
- Buffer overflow in the GomManager (GomWeb Control) ActiveX control in GomWeb3.dll 1.0.0.12 in Gretech Online Movie Player (GOM Player) 2.1.6.3499 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the OpenUrl method.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5779?
- CVE-2007-5779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5779 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5779?
- CVE-2007-5779 affects Gom Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5779?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-5779 published?
- CVE-2007-5779 was published on 2007-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27418
- http://www.gomplayer.com/forum/viewtopic.html?t=1013
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26236
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3634
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38159
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4579
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gom_player:gom_player:2.1.6.3499:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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