Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-5607 is an old HP Instant Support ActiveX flaw that could let a malicious website run code on a vulnerable Windows system. Business impact depends on whether legacy HP Instant Support components remain installed and usable in a browser context. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints with HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 and the vulnerable ActiveX control present. Modern environments may have low practical exposure if ActiveX and the old HP component are absent. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact where present. Prioritize discovery on older Windows fleets, kiosks, lab systems, and unmanaged endpoints before broad emergency action. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove obsolete HP Instant Support components where no business need exists.; Upgrade HP Instant Support to version 1.0.0.24 or later if still required.; Disable vulnerable ActiveX controls in browsers and endpoint policy..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- hp-instantsupport-registrystring-bo(42848)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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