CVE-2007-3895: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 12 2007(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectShow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) WAV or (2) AVI file.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0c | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28010
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26804
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019073
- http://www.iss.net/threats/280.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-345A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/321233
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4180
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38722
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4287
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-064
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485268/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3895?
CVE-2007-3895 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to potential remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3895?
To fix CVE-2007-3895, ensure that all software using Microsoft DirectShow is updated to the latest versions provided by Microsoft.
What versions of DirectX are affected by CVE-2007-3895?
CVE-2007-3895 affects Microsoft DirectX versions 7.0 through 10.0.
Can exploitation of CVE-2007-3895 lead to data theft?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2007-3895 can potentially lead to data theft as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What file types can trigger CVE-2007-3895?
CVE-2007-3895 can be triggered by crafted WAV or AVI files.
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows 2000
- version/microsoft windows 2000/sp4
- canonical/microsoft directx
- version/microsoft directx/7.0
- version/microsoft directx/8.1
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2003
- version/microsoft windows server 2003/sp1
- version/microsoft windows server 2003/sp2
- canonical/microsoft windows xp
- version/microsoft windows xp/sp2
- version/microsoft directx/9.0c
- canonical/microsoft windows vista
- version/microsoft windows vista/gold
- version/microsoft directx/10.0