CVE-2007-2856 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Dart Communications PowerTCP ZIP Compression ActiveX control (DartZip.dll 1.8.5.3), specifically when used with Internet Explorer 6. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing an excessively long first argument to the QuickZip function. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, requiring medium attack complexity but potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.8.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dart:powertcp_zip_compression:1.8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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