CVE-2007-6255 in the critical feed json
Buffer overflow in the Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control in HRTBEAT.OCX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Host…
published 2008-04-23 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-6223
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 30.1%
- EPSS 30.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in the Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control in HRTBEAT.OCX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Host argument to an unspecified method.
Exploit prediction
30.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-069
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/28882
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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osvdb.org
/44652
vdb-entry, broken-link
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41940
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/570089
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-6255
- NVD CVE-2007-6255
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