CVE-2007-1211: High severity Microsoft Windows 2003 Server vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2007
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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.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=gold

Event History

Apr 4, 2007
CVE Published
04:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1211?

CVE-2007-1211 has a moderate severity rating due to potential denial of service vulnerabilities.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2007-1211 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-1211 can potentially be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers.

5

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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