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10.0

Ask.com toolbar could be exploited remotely

CVE-2007-5108 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The Ask.com browser toolbar may allow an attacker on the network to run code or take control of a user's computer, though the exact consequences are not yet clear. Because the details are vague, the safest approach is to ensure the toolbar is updated to the latest version or removed if it is not needed. Keeping software current and limiting unnecessary add‑ons reduces the chance of exploitation.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ask.com ask_toolbar All versions
cpe:2.3:a:ask.com:ask_toolbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in IAC Search & Media ask.com toolbar has unknown impact and remote attack vectors. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information s...
Unspecified vulnerability in IAC Search & Media ask.com toolbar has unknown impact and remote attack vectors. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release actionable advisories. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2007-5107.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published26 Sep 2007
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-5108 · NVD
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