CVE-2007-5892
CWE-119Published: November 8, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the pdg2.dll ActiveX control in SSReader 4.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Register method. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party sources.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-5892 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-5892 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts