CVE-2007-1748: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 13, 2007
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface in the Domain Name System (DNS) Server Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP 4, Server 2003 SP 1, and Server 2003 SP 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long zone name containing character constants represented by escape sequences.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2

Event History

Apr 13, 2007
CVE Published
06:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1748?

CVE-2007-1748 is classified as having a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1748?

To fix CVE-2007-1748, you should apply the relevant security patches released by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2007-1748?

CVE-2007-1748 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4 and all versions of Windows 2003 Server SP1 and SP2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-1748?

CVE-2007-1748 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the RPC interface of the DNS Server Service.

5

Can CVE-2007-1748 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-1748 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted zone names sent to the DNS Server.

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