CVE-2007-0976

ActSoft DVD-Tools - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2007-0976. PoCs published by shinnai, Umesh Wanve.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in ActSoft DVD-Tools (dvdtools.ocx v. 3.8.5.0) via a malicious HTML file. It uses VBScript to trigger the overflow with a crafted buffer, EIP redirection, and shellcode execution.

Description

Buffer overflow in the ActSoft DVD-Tools ActiveX control (dvdtools.ocx) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DVD_TOOLS.OpenDVD property value.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by shinnai · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3844

This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in ActSoft DVD-Tools (dvdtools.ocx v. 3.8.5.0) via a malicious HTML file. It uses VBScript to trigger the overflow with a crafted buffer, EIP redirection, and shellcode execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ActSoft DVD-Tools (dvdtools.ocx v. 3.8.5.0)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious HTML file in Internet Explorer · Target system must have the vulnerable ActiveX control installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Umesh Wanve · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3610

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in ActSoft DVD-Tools (dvdtools.ocx) by crafting a malicious buffer with a NOP sled, SEH handler, and shellcode to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., calc.exe). The exploit is delivered via an HTML file leveraging the vulnerable ActiveX control.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ActSoft DVD-Tools (dvdtools.ocx)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious HTML file in a vulnerable browser with the ActiveX control installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by shinnai · htmldoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3307

This is a proof-of-concept exploit for a buffer overflow vulnerability in ActSoft DVD-Tools (dvdtools.ocx). It demonstrates arbitrary code execution by overwriting EIP with a long string of 'A' characters.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ActSoft DVD-Tools (dvdtools.ocx)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Internet Explorer with the vulnerable ActiveX control installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3610
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/33732
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3307
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32529
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22558

Scores

EPSS 0.0880
EPSS Percentile 94.5%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
activex_soft/actsoft_dvd_tools 3.8.5
Published Feb 16, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026