CVE-2007-2981: Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS Raster OCR Document Object Library

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2981 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting leadtools raster ocr document object library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS Raster OCR Document Object Library (ltrdc14e.dll) 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DictionaryFileName property.

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-06-01
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

2007-06-01 01:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lead technologies leadtools raster ocr document 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-ocr-document-object-library || rpm -q leadtools-raster-ocr-document-object-library || leadtools-raster-ocr-document-object-library --version

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

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

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

dnf --showduplicates list leadtools-raster-ocr-document-object-library sudo dnf downgrade leadtools-raster-ocr-document-object-library-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.5.0.44> sudo dnf versionlock add leadtools-raster-ocr-document-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 OCR Document Object Library - Memory Corruption

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2981?

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

Is CVE-2007-2981 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2981 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-2007-2981 affect?

CVE-2007-2981 affects leadtools raster ocr document object library. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in LEAD Technologies LEADTOOLS Raster OCR Document Object Library (ltrdc14e.dll) 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DictionaryFileName property.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2981?

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

References

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