CVE-2008-7103: Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in najdisitoolbar.dll in Najdi.si Toolbar 2.0.4.1 allows rem

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7103 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting toolbar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in najdisitoolbar.dll in Najdi.si Toolbar 2.0.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long Document.Location property value.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: 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	9.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: najdi.si

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-27 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

najdi.si toolbar DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison toolbar sudo apt install toolbar=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold toolbar

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

dnf --showduplicates list toolbar sudo dnf downgrade toolbar-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add toolbar

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: Najdi.si Toolbar - ActiveX 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-2008-7103?

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

Is CVE-2008-7103 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7103 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-2008-7103 affect?

CVE-2008-7103 affects toolbar. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in najdisitoolbar.dll in Najdi.si Toolbar 2.0.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long Document.Location property value.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7103?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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