CVE-2007-2177: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Microgaming Download Helper ActiveX control (dlhelper.dll) before 7.2.0.19,

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2007-2177 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting download helper activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Microgaming Download Helper ActiveX control (dlhelper.dll) before 7.2.0.19, and the WebHandler Class control, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: microgaming

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-24 16:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microgaming download helper activex control MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy download-helper-activex-control || rpm -q download-helper-activex-control || download-helper-activex-control --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2007-2177?

download helper activex control: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2177 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2177 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-2007-2177 affect?

CVE-2007-2177 affects download helper activex control. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Microgaming Download Helper ActiveX control (dlhelper.dll) before 7.2.0.19, and the WebHandler Class control, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2177?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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