CVE-2007-2814: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Pegasus ImagN' ActiveX control (IMW32O40.OCX) 4.00.041 allow remo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2814 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting imagn activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Pegasus ImagN' ActiveX control (IMW32O40.OCX) 4.00.041 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long FileName parameter, or unspecified vectors involving the (2) BeginReport, (3) CreatePictureExA, (4) DefineImage, (5) DefineImageEx, (6) DefineImageFox, (7) CopyBufToClipExA, (8) LoadEx, (9) LoadFox, and other functions.

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	2007-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pegasus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

pegasus imagn activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.00.041

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.00.041

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.00.041 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imagn-activex-control sudo apt install imagn-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.00.041> sudo apt-mark hold imagn-activex-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list imagn-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade imagn-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.00.041> sudo dnf versionlock add imagn-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: Pegasus ImagN - ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2814?

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

Is CVE-2007-2814 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2814 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-2007-2814 affect?

CVE-2007-2814 affects imagn activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Pegasus ImagN' ActiveX control (IMW32O40.OCX) 4.00.041 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long FileName parameter, or unspecified vectors involving the (2) BeginReport, (3

How urgent is CVE-2007-2814?

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

References

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