CVE-2007-2223: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 14, 2007
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Updated

Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) 3.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the substringData method on a (1) TextNode or (2) XMLDOM object, which causes an integer overflow that leads to a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

25 affected components
Microsoft XML Core Services=3.0
Microsoft XML Core Services=4.0
Microsoft XML Core Services=6.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft XML Core Services=5.0
Microsoft Expression Web
Microsoft Office=2003-sp2
Microsoft Office=2007
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=2007
Microsoft Office Groove Server=2007
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
Microsoft Word Viewer=2003

Event History

Aug 14, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Data Sourced
09:17 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 15, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2223?

CVE-2007-2223 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-2223?

To mitigate CVE-2007-2223, users should update Microsoft XML Core Services to a patched version.

3

What versions of Microsoft XML Core Services are affected by CVE-2007-2223?

CVE-2007-2223 affects Microsoft XML Core Services versions 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0.

4

Can CVE-2007-2223 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-2223 can be exploited remotely via the substringData method.

5

What systems are primarily at risk for CVE-2007-2223?

Systems running vulnerable versions of Microsoft XML Core Services and certain related applications are at risk for CVE-2007-2223.

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