CVE-2007-2851: A certain ActiveX control in LeadTools Raster Variant Object Library (LTRVR14e.dll) 14.5.0.44 allows remote at

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2851 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting leadtools raster variant object library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A certain ActiveX control in LeadTools Raster Variant Object Library (LTRVR14e.dll) 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteDataToFile method.

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-24
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

2007-05-24 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lead technologies leadtools raster variant 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-variant-object-library || rpm -q leadtools-raster-variant-object-library || leadtools-raster-variant-object-library --version

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

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

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

dnf --showduplicates list leadtools-raster-variant-object-library sudo dnf downgrade leadtools-raster-variant-object-library-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.5.0.44> sudo dnf versionlock add leadtools-raster-variant-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 Variant - 'LTRVR14e.dll' Remote File Overwrite

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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-2007-2851?

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

Is CVE-2007-2851 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2851 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-2007-2851 affect?

CVE-2007-2851 affects leadtools raster variant object library. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A certain ActiveX control in LeadTools Raster Variant Object Library (LTRVR14e.dll) 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteDataToFile method.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2851?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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