CVE-2007-3958: High severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Event History
Jul 24, 2007
CVE Published
06:30 PM
Data Sourced
06:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3958?
CVE-2007-3958 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
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.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2007-3958?
CVE-2007-3958 affects Internet Explorer on various versions of Windows operating systems.
4
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.
5
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.