CVE-2007-0943: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) strings that trigger memory corruption during parsing, related to use of out-of-bounds pointers.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01

Event History

Aug 14, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Aug 15, 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-2007-0943?

CVE-2007-0943 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0943?

To fix CVE-2007-0943, users should upgrade to a supported version of Internet Explorer or apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-0943?

CVE-2007-0943 affects Internet Explorer 5.01 and Internet Explorer 6 SP1.

4

What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2007-0943?

CVE-2007-0943 facilitates remote code execution attacks via crafted CSS strings that cause memory corruption.

5

Can CVE-2007-0943 be exploited through a website?

Yes, CVE-2007-0943 can be exploited through specially crafted websites that target vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer.

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