CVE-2007-2223: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 14 2007(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.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =3.0 | |
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft XML Core Services | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Expression Web | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Groove Management Server | =2007 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | ||
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | =2003 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=576
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/361968
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25301
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018559
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26447
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-048/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2866
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2069
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-042
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476747/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476527/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2223?
CVE-2007-2223 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2223?
To mitigate CVE-2007-2223, users should update Microsoft XML Core Services to a patched version.
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.
Can CVE-2007-2223 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-2223 can be exploited remotely via the substringData method.
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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