CVE-2007-5911
CVE-2007-5911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewpoint Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Viewpoint Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the AxMetaStream ActiveX control in AxMetaStream.dll 3.3.2.26 in Viewpoint Media Player 3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the (1) BroadcastKey, (2) BroadcastKeyFileURL, (3) Component, (4) ComponentClassID, (5) ComponentFileName, (6) ExtraProperty, (7) Properties, (8) RequiredVersions, (9) Source, or (10) XMLText method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5911?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the AxMetaStream ActiveX control in AxMetaStream.dll 3.3.2.26 in Viewpoint Media Player 3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the (1) BroadcastKey, (2) BroadcastKeyFileURL, (3) Component, (4) ComponentClassID, (5) ComponentFileName, (6) ExtraProperty, (7) Properties, (8) RequiredVersions, (9) Source, or (10) XMLText method.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5911?
- CVE-2007-5911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5911 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5911?
- CVE-2007-5911 affects Viewpoint Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5911?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5911 published?
- CVE-2007-5911 was published on 2007-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/40268
- http://shinnai.altervista.org/exploits/txt/TXT_dolp8rQrZmWLlINruy0o.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26356
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38287
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4610
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:viewpoint:media_player:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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