CVE-2007-0218: Code Injection

Published Jun 12, 2007
·
Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain COM objects from Urlmon.dll, which triggers memory corruption during a call to the IObjectSafety function.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold

Event History

Jun 12, 2007
CVE Published
07:30 PM
Data Sourced
07:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0218?

CVE-2007-0218 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0218?

To remediate CVE-2007-0218, users should upgrade to a newer, unsupported version of Internet Explorer and apply all relevant security updates.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-0218?

CVE-2007-0218 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and 6, specifically with SP4 and SP1.

4

Can CVE-2007-0218 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-0218 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2007-0218?

Disabling scripting and ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer may reduce the risk of exploitation from CVE-2007-0218.

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