CVE-2007-5107Ask Toolbar Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in the AskJeevesToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1 ActiveX control in askBar.dll in IAC Search & Media ask.com Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShortFormat property value.
Published Sep 26, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-5107 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Ask Toolbar (Ask.com).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53.
- 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)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
57/100
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
- advisory26960
- advisoryADV-2007-3265
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the AskJeevesToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1 ActiveX control in askBar.dll in IAC Search & Media ask.com Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShortFormat property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
NOTE: the researcher claims that this is the same as CVE-2007-5108, but there is insufficient detail for CVE-2007-5108 to be certain.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ask ToolbarAsk.com | See advisory | 4.0.2.53 |
Patched Releases
Ask Toolbar
4.0.2.53
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 26, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory26960
- advisoryADV-2007-3265
- exploitMSF ask_shortformat.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16557
- exploit25785
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the AskJeevesToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1 ActiveX control in askBar.dll in IAC Search & Media ask.com Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShortFormat property value.
Affected: Ask Toolbar (Ask.com). 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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