CVE-2007-3459: A certain ActiveX control in Avaxswf.dll 1.0.0.1 in Civitech Avax Vector 1.3 allows remote attackers to create

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3459 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting avax vector activex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A certain ActiveX control in Avaxswf.dll 1.0.0.1 in Civitech Avax Vector 1.3 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the WriteMovie method.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: civiltech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-27 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

civiltech avax vector activex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy avax-vector-activex || rpm -q avax-vector-activex || avax-vector-activex --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison avax-vector-activex sudo apt install avax-vector-activex=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold avax-vector-activex

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

dnf --showduplicates list avax-vector-activex sudo dnf downgrade avax-vector-activex-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add avax-vector-activex

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: Avax Vector 'Avaxswf.dll' 1.0.0.1 - ActiveX Arbitrary Data Write

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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-2007-3459?

avax vector activex: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-3459 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3459 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-2007-3459 affect?

CVE-2007-3459 affects avax vector activex. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). A certain ActiveX control in Avaxswf.dll 1.0.0.1 in Civitech Avax Vector 1.3 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the WriteMovie method.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3459?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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