CVE-2007-2919: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the FViewerLoading ActiveX control (FlipViewerX.dll) in E-Book System

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2919?

flipviewer: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2919 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2919 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-2007-2919 affect?

CVE-2007-2919 affects flipviewer. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the FViewerLoading ActiveX control (FlipViewerX.dll) in E-Book Systems FlipViewer before 4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long (1) UID, (2

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2919?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2919 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting flipviewer. 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 FViewerLoading ActiveX control (FlipViewerX.dll) in E-Book Systems FlipViewer before 4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long (1) UID, (2) Opf, (3) PAGENO, (4) LaunchMode, (5) SubID, (6) BookID, (7) LibraryID, (8) SubURL, and (9) LoadOpf properties.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: 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	33.7% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: e-book systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

e-book systems flipviewer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flipviewer || rpm -q flipviewer || flipviewer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flipviewer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flipviewer

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: FlipViewer FViewerLoading - ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: FlipViewer FViewerLoading ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow

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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-2007-2919?

flipviewer: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2919 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2919 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-2007-2919 affect?

CVE-2007-2919 affects flipviewer. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the FViewerLoading ActiveX control (FlipViewerX.dll) in E-Book Systems FlipViewer before 4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long (1) UID, (2

How urgent is CVE-2007-2919?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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