CVE-2007-2744: Stack-based buffer overflow in the PrecisionID Barcode 1.9 ActiveX control in PrecisionID_Barcode.dll allows r

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2744 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting precisionid barcode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PrecisionID Barcode 1.9 ActiveX control in PrecisionID_Barcode.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 6 crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a long argument to the SaveBarCode method. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2007-2657.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: precisionid barcode

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-17 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

precisionid barcode precisionid barcode DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy precisionid-barcode || rpm -q precisionid-barcode || precisionid-barcode --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison precisionid-barcode sudo apt install precisionid-barcode=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo apt-mark hold precisionid-barcode

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

dnf --showduplicates list precisionid-barcode sudo dnf downgrade precisionid-barcode-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add precisionid-barcode

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: PrecisionID Barcode ActiveX 1.9 - Remote Denial of Service

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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-2007-2744?

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

Is CVE-2007-2744 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2744 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-2007-2744 affect?

CVE-2007-2744 affects precisionid barcode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in the PrecisionID Barcode 1.9 ActiveX control in PrecisionID_Barcode.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 6 crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a long argument

How urgent is CVE-2007-2744?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-2755 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE The PrecisionID Barcode 1.9 ActiveX control in PrecisionID_Barcode.dll, when Internet Explorer 6 is used, allo
CVE-2007-2657 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE Unspecified vulnerability in the PrecisionID Barcode 1.3 ActiveX control in PrecisionID_DataMatrix.DLL allows

References

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