CVE-2007-6255

Name: CVE-2007-6255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-23T13:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 30.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control in HRTBEAT.OCX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Host argument to an unspecified method.. EPSS estimates a 30.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control in HRTBEAT.OCX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Host argument to an unspecified method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

30.18%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	—

References

http://osvdb.org/44652Broken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570089Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28882Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-069
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41940Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://osvdb.org/44652Broken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570089Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28882Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-069
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41940Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6255?

Buffer overflow in the Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control in HRTBEAT.OCX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Host argument to an unspecified method.

How severe is CVE-2007-6255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 30.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6255?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2007-6255?

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Source: NVD / NIST