CVE-2007-2827: Heap-based buffer overflow in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS ISIS ActiveX Control (ltisi14E.ocx) 14.5.0.44 and ea

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2827?

leadtools isis activex control: upgrade to newer than 14.5.0.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2827 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2827 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-2827 affect?

CVE-2007-2827 affects leadtools isis activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Heap-based buffer overflow in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS ISIS ActiveX Control (ltisi14E.ocx) 14.5.0.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DriverName property.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2827?

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

This week

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2827 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting leadtools isis activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS ISIS ActiveX Control (ltisi14E.ocx) 14.5.0.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DriverName property.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-05-22
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

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

lead technologies leadtools isis activex control UPGRADE

Affected: <= 14.5.0.44

Fixed in: newer than 14.5.0.44

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy leadtools-isis-activex-control || rpm -q leadtools-isis-activex-control || leadtools-isis-activex-control --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 14.5.0.44 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade leadtools-isis-activex-control

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade leadtools-isis-activex-control

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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 ISIS Control - 'ltisi14E.ocx 14.5.0.44' Remote Denial of Service

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-2827?

leadtools isis activex control: upgrade to newer than 14.5.0.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2827 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2827 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-2007-2827 affect?

CVE-2007-2827 affects leadtools isis activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Heap-based buffer overflow in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS ISIS ActiveX Control (ltisi14E.ocx) 14.5.0.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DriverName property.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2827?

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

References

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