CVE-2007-0976: Buffer overflow in the ActSoft DVD-Tools ActiveX control (dvdtools.ocx) allows remote attackers to execute arb

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0976 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting actsoft dvd tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the ActSoft DVD-Tools ActiveX control (dvdtools.ocx) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DVD_TOOLS.OpenDVD property value.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.9% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: activex soft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-16 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

activex soft actsoft dvd tools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.8.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.8.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy actsoft-dvd-tools || rpm -q actsoft-dvd-tools || actsoft-dvd-tools --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.8.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison actsoft-dvd-tools sudo apt install actsoft-dvd-tools=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8.5> sudo apt-mark hold actsoft-dvd-tools

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list actsoft-dvd-tools sudo dnf downgrade actsoft-dvd-tools-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8.5> sudo dnf versionlock add actsoft-dvd-tools

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ActSoft DVD-Tools - 'dvdtools.ocx' Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: ActSoft DVD-Tools - 'dvdtools.ocx 3.8.5.0' Remote Stack Overflow
Exploit-DB: ActSoft DVD-Tools - 'dvdtools.ocx' Remote Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0976?

actsoft dvd tools: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0976 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0976 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0976 affect?

CVE-2007-0976 affects actsoft dvd tools. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the ActSoft DVD-Tools ActiveX control (dvdtools.ocx) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DVD_TOOLS.OpenDVD property value.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0976?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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