CVE-2007-5217: Stack-based buffer overflow in the ADM4 ActiveX control in adm4.dll in Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.6, as use

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CVE-2007-5217 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting altnet download manager, grokster, kazaa media desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ADM4 ActiveX control in adm4.dll in Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.6, as used in (1) Kazaa 3.2.7 and (2) Grokster, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Install method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	30.0% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: altnet · grokster · kazaa

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-10-05 00:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

altnet altnet download manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy altnet-download-manager || rpm -q altnet-download-manager || altnet-download-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison altnet-download-manager sudo apt install altnet-download-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold altnet-download-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list altnet-download-manager sudo dnf downgrade altnet-download-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add altnet-download-manager

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.

grokster grokster DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison grokster sudo apt install grokster=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6> sudo apt-mark hold grokster

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

dnf --showduplicates list grokster sudo dnf downgrade grokster-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6> sudo dnf versionlock add grokster

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.

kazaa kazaa media desktop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kazaa-media-desktop || rpm -q kazaa-media-desktop || kazaa-media-desktop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kazaa-media-desktop sudo apt install kazaa-media-desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.7> sudo apt-mark hold kazaa-media-desktop

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

dnf --showduplicates list kazaa-media-desktop sudo dnf downgrade kazaa-media-desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add kazaa-media-desktop

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: Kazaa Altnet Download Manager - ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Kazaa Altnet Download Manager 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-2007-5217?

altnet download manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; grokster: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; kazaa media desktop: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5217 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5217 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-2007-5217 affect?

CVE-2007-5217 affects altnet download manager, grokster, kazaa media desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the ADM4 ActiveX control in adm4.dll in Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.6, as used in (1) Kazaa 3.2.7 and (2) Grokster, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Install method

How urgent is CVE-2007-5217?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-2433 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in the IsValidFile function in the ADM ActiveX control for Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.4 and

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