Public exploit available
Public proof-of-concept or exploit code exists (ExploitDB / Metasploit / Nuclei).
CVE-2007-2222 — Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in Microsoft Internet Explorer
Severity
9.3CRITICALNVD
EPSS
63.6%
top 1.58%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
PoC available
Public exploit / PoC exists
Affected products
Timeline
PublishedJun 12
Latest updateMay 1
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) ActiveListen (Xlisten.dll) and (2) ActiveVoice (Xvoice.dll) speech controls, as used by Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ActiveX object that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated via the ModeName parameter to the FindEngine function in ACTIVEVOICEPROJECTLib.DirectSS.
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:M/C:C/I:C/A:CExploitability: 8.6 | Impact: 10.0