CVE-2007-5722

EXPLOITED IN THE WILD

GlobalLink 2.7.0.8 - Stack-Based Buffer Overflow via GLChat.ocx ConnectAndEnterRoom Method

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2007-5722 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV, InTheWild.io). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack-based buffer overflow in GlobalLink 2.7.0.8 via the GLChat.ocx ActiveX component (CLSID: AE93C5DF-A990-11D1-AEBD-5254ABDD2B69). It uses a crafted buffer with NOP sleds and shellcode to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by anonymous · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30720

This exploit targets a stack-based buffer overflow in GlobalLink 2.7.0.8 via the GLChat.ocx ActiveX component (CLSID: AE93C5DF-A990-11D1-AEBD-5254ABDD2B69). It uses a crafted buffer with NOP sleds and shellcode to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: GlobalLink 2.7.0.8
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage hosting the exploit · GlobalLink 2.7.0.8 with vulnerable GLChat.ocx installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38222
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26244
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38837
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/27500

Scores

EPSS 0.0682
EPSS Percentile 91.6%

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2007-10-30
InTheWild.io 2017-07-29
CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
ourgame.com/globallink
Published Oct 30, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026