CVE-2007-2787: Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseDir function in the (1) lttmb14E.ocx or (2) LTRTM14e.DLL ActiveX cont

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2787 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting leadtools raster thumbnail object library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseDir function in the (1) lttmb14E.ocx or (2) LTRTM14e.DLL ActiveX control in LeadTools Raster Thumbnail Object Library 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Why this priority

High 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	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.5% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lead technologies

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-21 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lead technologies leadtools raster thumbnail object library DOWNGRADE

Affected: 14.5.0.44

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.5.0.44

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library || rpm -q leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library || leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.5.0.44 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library sudo apt install leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.5.0.44> sudo apt-mark hold leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library

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

dnf --showduplicates list leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library sudo dnf downgrade leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.5.0.44> sudo dnf versionlock add leadtools-raster-thumbnail-object-library

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: LeadTools Raster Thumbnail Object Library - 'LTRTM14e.dll' Remote Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: LeadTools Thumbnail Browser Control - 'lttmb14E.ocx' Remote Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2787?

leadtools raster thumbnail object library: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2787 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2787 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-2007-2787 affect?

CVE-2007-2787 affects leadtools raster thumbnail object library. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseDir function in the (1) lttmb14E.ocx or (2) LTRTM14e.DLL ActiveX control in LeadTools Raster Thumbnail Object Library 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2787?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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