CVE-2007-2576: Buffer overflow in the East Wind Software advdaudio.ocx 1.5.1.1 ActiveX control allows user-assisted remote at

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2576 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting advdaudio.ocx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the East Wind Software advdaudio.ocx 1.5.1.1 ActiveX control allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long OpenDVD property value. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2007-0976.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: east wind software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-09 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

east wind software advdaudio.ocx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advdaudio.ocx || rpm -q advdaudio.ocx || advdaudio.ocx --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison advdaudio.ocx sudo apt install advdaudio.ocx=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold advdaudio.ocx

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

dnf --showduplicates list advdaudio.ocx sudo dnf downgrade advdaudio.ocx-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add advdaudio.ocx

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: East Wind Software - 'advdaudio.ocx 1.5.1.1' Local 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-2007-2576?

advdaudio.ocx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2576 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2576 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-2007-2576 affect?

CVE-2007-2576 affects advdaudio.ocx. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in the East Wind Software advdaudio.ocx 1.5.1.1 ActiveX control allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long OpenDVD property value. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2007-0976.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2576?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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