CVE-2007-2210: A certain ActiveX control in askPopStp.dll in Netsprint Ask IE Toolbar 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2210 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ask ie toolbar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A certain ActiveX control in askPopStp.dll in Netsprint Ask IE Toolbar 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a long AddAllowed property value, related to "improper memory handling," possibly a buffer overflow.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netsprint

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 20:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netsprint ask ie toolbar DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ask-ie-toolbar || rpm -q ask-ie-toolbar || ask-ie-toolbar --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ask-ie-toolbar sudo apt install ask-ie-toolbar=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold ask-ie-toolbar

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

dnf --showduplicates list ask-ie-toolbar sudo dnf downgrade ask-ie-toolbar-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ask-ie-toolbar

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: NetSprint Ask IE Toolbar 1.1 - Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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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-2007-2210?

ask ie toolbar: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2210 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2210 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-2007-2210 affect?

CVE-2007-2210 affects ask ie toolbar. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A certain ActiveX control in askPopStp.dll in Netsprint Ask IE Toolbar 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a long AddAllowed property value, related to "improper memory handling," possibly

How urgent is CVE-2007-2210?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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