CVE-2007-0214: Critical severity Microsoft Windows 2003 Server vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2007
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Updated

The HTML Help ActiveX control (Hhctrl.ocx) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, XP SP2 and Professional, 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified functions, related to uninitialized parameters.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=itanium
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server

Event History

Feb 13, 2007
CVE Published
08:28 PM
Feb 14, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0214?

CVE-2007-0214 is considered to have a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0214?

To fix CVE-2007-0214, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0214?

CVE-2007-0214 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0214?

CVE-2007-0214 is a remote code execution vulnerability associated with the HTML Help ActiveX control (Hhctrl.ocx).

5

Can I safely use software that is vulnerable to CVE-2007-0214?

It is not safe to use software vulnerable to CVE-2007-0214 unless it has been patched, as it poses a significant risk of exploitation.

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