7.1
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-3958

First published: Tue Jul 24 2007(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a certain GIF file, as demonstrated by Art.gif.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 9x
Microsoft Windows 9x
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Windows XP
Internet Explorer

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-3958?

    CVE-2007-3958 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-3958?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-3958, users should avoid opening untrusted GIF files and ensure their systems have the latest security updates.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2007-3958?

    CVE-2007-3958 affects Internet Explorer on various versions of Windows operating systems.

  • Can CVE-2007-3958 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-3958 can be exploited by remote attackers if the target opens a specially crafted GIF file.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2007-3958?

    The impact of CVE-2007-3958 can lead to a denial of service, causing the system to become unresponsive.

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