CVE-2007-2585: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Verify function in the BarCodeWiz ActiveX control 2.0 and 2.52 (BarcodeWiz.

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2585 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting barcode 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 Verify function in the BarCodeWiz ActiveX control 2.0 and 2.52 (BarcodeWiz.dll) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.5% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: barcodewiz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-10 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

barcodewiz barcode activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.52

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy barcode-activex-control || rpm -q barcode-activex-control || barcode-activex-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison barcode-activex-control sudo apt install barcode-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold barcode-activex-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list barcode-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade barcode-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add barcode-activex-control

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: Barcodewiz ActiveX Control 2.0 - 'Barcodewiz.dll' Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: Barcodewiz ActiveX Control 2.52 - 'Barcodewiz.dll' Overwrite (SEH)

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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-2007-2585?

barcode activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2585 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2585 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-2007-2585 affect?

CVE-2007-2585 affects barcode activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Verify function in the BarCodeWiz ActiveX control 2.0 and 2.52 (BarcodeWiz.dll) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2585?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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