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CVE-2007-2885: The NotSafe function in the MSVDTDatabaseDesigner7 ActiveX control in VDT70.DLL in Microsoft Visual Databas...

The NotSafe function in the MSVDTDatabaseDesigner7 ActiveX control in VDT70.DLL in Microsoft Visual Database Tools (MSVDT) Database Designer 7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 6 crash) via a long argument.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE describes a crash condition in a Microsoft Visual Database Tools ActiveX control used through Internet Explorer 6. A remote attacker could pass an overly long argument to cause Internet Explorer to crash, creating a denial-of-service impact for affected users rather than confirmed data theft or code execution.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy technology exposure issue. It is unlikely to be a modern enterprise-wide emergency from the provided evidence, but environments retaining IE6 and old ActiveX tooling should prioritize inventory and containment because public details exist and no fix is named in the bundle.

Technical view

The NotSafe function in the MSVDTDatabaseDesigner7 ActiveX control, VDT70.DLL, in Microsoft Visual Database Tools Database Designer 7.0 mishandles a long argument. The documented impact is an Internet Explorer 6 crash. The source bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE, confirmed patch, or detailed affected version matrix.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy environments where Internet Explorer 6 can instantiate the MSVDT Database Designer 7.0 ActiveX control. The bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete product/version inventory, so affected scope must be verified locally.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle, so active exploitation is not established. SecurityFocus references include exploit-related material, indicating public technical discussion existed, but the provided sources do not prove real-world exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse and old. The description supports denial of service via long argument only. Do not infer code execution, broader Microsoft product impact, or active exploitation. The affected record is incomplete, with vendor/product marked n/a despite the narrative naming MSVDT Database Designer 7.0.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Microsoft guidance for supported remediation; the bundle names no patch.
  • Inventory hosts with VDT70.DLL and MSVDT Database Designer 7.0.
  • Limit legacy Internet Explorer 6 and ActiveX use where business processes allow.
  • Prioritize removal or isolation of affected legacy tooling from internet-facing browsing.
  • Monitor vulnerability management sources for any vendor-specific update or workaround.

Validation and detection

  • Search managed endpoints for VDT70.DLL presence and associated MSVDT installations.
  • Identify users or systems still running Internet Explorer 6 workflows.
  • Confirm whether the MSVDTDatabaseDesigner7 ActiveX control can be instantiated by IE.
  • Review browser crash telemetry for patterns matching unexpected IE6 termination.
  • Document compensating controls if affected tooling cannot be removed promptly.
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