CVE-2007-1749: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 14 2007(Updated: )
Integer underflow in the CDownloadSink class code in the Vector Markup Language (VML) component (VGX.DLL), as used in Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via compressed content with an invalid buffer size, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01 |
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Reference Links
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070814a.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/468800
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25310
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018568
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26409
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-226A.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3020
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2874
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1784
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-050
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476498/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1749?
CVE-2007-1749 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution due to an integer underflow in Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1749?
To fix CVE-2007-1749, users should update their Internet Explorer to the latest version available, as Microsoft has released patches addressing this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-1749?
CVE-2007-1749 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 6, and 7.
What kind of attack can be executed through CVE-2007-1749?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2007-1749 to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by sending specially crafted compressed content.
What component of Internet Explorer contains the vulnerability CVE-2007-1749?
CVE-2007-1749 is found in the Vector Markup Language (VML) component of Internet Explorer, specifically within the CDownloadSink class.
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