CVE-2007-1891 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Akamai Technologies Download Manager ActiveX Control (DownloadManagerV2.ocx) versions after 2.0.4.4 but before 2.2.1.0. This flaw, stemming from a misinterpretation of the nSize parameter in the GetPrivateProfileSectionW function, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage for this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:akamai_technologies:download_manager:2.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.