CVE-2007-0218: Code Injection
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=542
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-163A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24372
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018235
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25627
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2153
- http://osvdb.org/35348
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32106
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1084
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-033
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471947/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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