CVE-2007-2161: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Apr 22, 2007
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser hang) via JavaScript that matches a regular expression against a long string, as demonstrated using /(.)/.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0
Event History
Apr 22, 2007
CVE Published
07:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2161?
CVE-2007-2161 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause internet browser hangs.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-2161?
To fix CVE-2007-2161, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer that does not have this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2007-2161?
CVE-2007-2161 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.0.
4
Can CVE-2007-2161 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-2161 can be exploited remotely through malicious JavaScript.
5
What impact does CVE-2007-2161 have on users?
The primary impact of CVE-2007-2161 is a denial of service, leading to a hang in the browser when exploited.