CVE-2007-3435Barcode Activex Vulnerability
Stack-based buffer overflow in the BeginPrint method in a certain ActiveX control in RKD Software (barcodetools.com) BarCodeAx.dll 4.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
Published Jun 26, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-3435 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Barcode Activex (Rkd Software).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
35%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory25788
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the BeginPrint method in a certain ActiveX control in RKD Software (barcodetools.com) BarCodeAx.dll 4.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode ActivexRkd Software | 4.9 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 26, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisory25788
- exploitMSF barcode_ax49.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16565
- exploit24596
- othergoodfellas.shellcode.com.ar · VULWAR200706223.txt
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the BeginPrint method in a certain ActiveX control in RKD Software (barcodetools.com) BarCodeAx.dll 4.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
Affected: Barcode Activex (Rkd Software) versions 4.9. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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