CVE-2007-1211
First published: Wed Apr 04 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified kernel GDI functions in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4; XP SP2; and Server 2003 Gold, SP1, and SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (possibly persistent restart) via a crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) image that causes an invalid dereference of an offset in a kernel structure, a related issue to CVE-2005-4560.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=499
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017843
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23275
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1215
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33258
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1571
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-017
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466186/100/200/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1211?
CVE-2007-1211 has a moderate severity rating due to potential denial of service vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1211?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1211, apply the latest patches and updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-1211?
CVE-2007-1211 impacts Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, and various editions of Windows Server 2003.
Can CVE-2007-1211 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-1211 can potentially be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-1211 involve?
CVE-2007-1211 involves attacks using crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) images that can lead to denial of service.
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