CVE-2007-1238
First published: Sat Mar 03 2007(Updated: )
Microsoft Office 2003 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by attempting to insert a corrupted WMF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2003 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1238?
CVE-2007-1238 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office 2003.
How does CVE-2007-1238 affect Microsoft Office 2003?
CVE-2007-1238 allows remote attackers to crash the application by exploiting a corrupted WMF file.
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2007-1238?
CVE-2007-1238 specifically affects Microsoft Office 2003.
How can I protect my system from CVE-2007-1238?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1238, avoid opening untrusted WMF files and consider upgrading to a later version of Microsoft Office.
Are there any patches available for CVE-2007-1238?
There are no specific patches for CVE-2007-1238, but applying updates for Microsoft Office may help address related vulnerabilities.
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