CVE-2007-3899: Code Injection
First published: Tue Oct 09 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000 SP3, Word 2002 SP3, and Office 2004 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed string in a Word file, aka "Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-282A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25906
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018790
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27151
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3440
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1879
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-060
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482366/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3899?
CVE-2007-3899 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3899?
To fix CVE-2007-3899, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2007-3899?
CVE-2007-3899 affects Microsoft Word 2000 SP3, Word 2002 SP3, and Office 2004 for Mac.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-3899?
CVE-2007-3899 can be exploited through user-assisted remote attacks via specially crafted Word files.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-3899?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2007-3899 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine.
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