CVE-2007-2678: Buffer overflow in the isChecked function in toolbar.dll in Netsprint Toolbar 1.1 might allow remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2678 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netsprint toolbar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the isChecked function in toolbar.dll in Netsprint Toolbar 1.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-15
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

2007-05-15 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netsprint netsprint 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 netsprint-toolbar || rpm -q netsprint-toolbar || netsprint-toolbar --version

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

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

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

dnf --showduplicates list netsprint-toolbar sudo dnf downgrade netsprint-toolbar-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add netsprint-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 Toolbar - ActiveX 'toolbar.dll' Denial of Service (PoC)

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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-2007-2678?

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

Is CVE-2007-2678 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2678 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-2007-2678 affect?

CVE-2007-2678 affects netsprint toolbar. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the isChecked function in toolbar.dll in Netsprint Toolbar 1.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2678?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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