CVE-2007-3162: Buffer overflow in the NotSafe function in the idaiehlp ActiveX control in idaiehlp.dll 1.9.1.74 in Internet D

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3162 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting internet download accelerator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the NotSafe function in the idaiehlp ActiveX control in idaiehlp.dll 1.9.1.74 in Internet Download Accelerator (ida) 5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a long argument.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.2% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: westbyte

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-11 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

westbyte internet download accelerator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy internet-download-accelerator || rpm -q internet-download-accelerator || internet-download-accelerator --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison internet-download-accelerator sudo apt install internet-download-accelerator=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2> sudo apt-mark hold internet-download-accelerator

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

dnf --showduplicates list internet-download-accelerator sudo dnf downgrade internet-download-accelerator-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add internet-download-accelerator

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: Internet Download Accelerator 5.2 - Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: Internet Download Accelerator 5.8 - Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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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-2007-3162?

internet download accelerator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-3162 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3162 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-2007-3162 affect?

CVE-2007-3162 affects internet download accelerator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in the NotSafe function in the idaiehlp ActiveX control in idaiehlp.dll 1.9.1.74 in Internet Download Accelerator (ida) 5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a long argument.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3162?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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