CVE-2007-2224: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 14 2007(Updated: )
Object linking and embedding (OLE) Automation, as used in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Office 2004 for Mac, and Visual Basic 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the substringData method on a TextNode object, which causes an integer overflow that leads to a buffer overflow.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Visual Basic SDK | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-226A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25282
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018560
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26449
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2867
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1248
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-043
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476527/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2224?
CVE-2007-2224 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2224?
To mitigate CVE-2007-2224, apply the latest security patches provided for affected Microsoft products.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-2224?
CVE-2007-2224 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac, and Visual Basic 6.0.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2007-2224?
CVE-2007-2224 is exploited through specially crafted XML data that triggers an integer overflow in the substringData method.
Is CVE-2007-2224 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2007-2224 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code from a remote location.
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