CVE-2007-1347: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Mar 08 2007(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Explorer on Windows 2000 SP4 FR and XP SP2 FR, and possibly other versions and platforms, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) via an Office file with crafted document summary information, which causes an error in Ole32.dll.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Explorer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1347?
CVE-2007-1347 has a critical severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1347?
To fix CVE-2007-1347, install the latest security updates from Microsoft for vulnerable versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2007-1347?
CVE-2007-1347 affects Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP2, among possibly other versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-1347 enable?
CVE-2007-1347 enables remote attackers to crash the system through crafted Office files.
Which component of Windows is primarily impacted by CVE-2007-1347?
CVE-2007-1347 primarily impacts Microsoft Windows Explorer and results in errors within Ole32.dll.
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