CVE-2007-0878: High severity Microsoft Windows Mobile vulnerability

Published Feb 12, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer on Windows Mobile 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of browser and other device functionality) via a malformed WML page, related to an "overflow state." NOTE: it is possible that this issue is related to CVE-2007-0685.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Windows Mobile=5.0

Event History

Feb 12, 2007
CVE Published
08:28 PM
Feb 13, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0878?

CVE-2007-0878 is identified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer on Windows Mobile 5.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0878?

To mitigate CVE-2007-0878, users should ensure their Windows Mobile devices are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2007-0878?

CVE-2007-0878 specifically affects devices running Microsoft Windows Mobile version 5.0.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2007-0878?

CVE-2007-0878 is associated with remote denial of service attacks that exploit malformed WML pages.

5

Can CVE-2007-0878 lead to data loss?

CVE-2007-0878 can cause a loss of browser and device functionality, but it does not directly imply data loss.

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