CVE-2007-5722
High PUBLISHEDStack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in GLChat.ocx 2.5.1.32 in GlobalLink 2.7.0.8, as used in Ourgame GLWorld and possibly...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in GLChat.ocx 2.5.1.32 in GlobalLink 2.7.0.8, as used in Ourgame GLWorld and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the ConnectAndEnterRoom method, possibly involving the GLCHAT.GLChatCtrl.1 control, as originally exploited in the wild in October 2007. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: this was originally reported as a heap-based issue by some sources.
- CVE Published
- Oct 30, 2007
- Exploitation Reported
- Oct 30, 2007
- CVSS
- 7.5 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- 27500 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/27500
- ourgame-glworld-glchatctrl-bo(38222) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38222
- 26244 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26244
- 38837 osvdb.org · VDB Entry http://osvdb.org/38837
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| CVE First | 2007-10-30 21:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2007-10-30 21:00:00 UTC · CVE
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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21:00 UTC over 18 years ago21:00 UTC · over 18 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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21:00 UTC over 18 years ago21:00 UTC · over 18 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 18 years ago00:00 UTC · over 18 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2007-5722
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2007-5722",
"title": "Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in GLChat.ocx 2.5.1....",
"affected_vendor": "Ourgame",
"affected_product": "GLWorld",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 7.5,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}