CVE-2007-1911: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 10, 2007
·Updated
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word 2007 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted documents, as demonstrated by (1) file798-1.doc and (2) file613-1.doc, possibly related to a buffer overflow.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Word=2007
Event History
Apr 10, 2007
CVE Published
11:19 PM
Apr 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1911?
CVE-2007-1911 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-1911?
To fix CVE-2007-1911, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Word 2007.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-1911?
CVE-2007-1911 allows remote attackers to exploit crafted documents to consume CPU resources, leading to denial of service.
4
Which versions of Microsoft Word are affected by CVE-2007-1911?
CVE-2007-1911 specifically affects Microsoft Word 2007.
5
Can CVE-2007-1911 be exploited by malicious files?
Yes, CVE-2007-1911 can be exploited through specially crafted documents that trigger the vulnerability.