What is the severity of CVE-2007-4040?

CVE-2007-4040 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4040?

To fix CVE-2007-4040, ensure that you apply the latest security patches and updates for Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express.

What types of attacks can CVE-2007-4040 facilitate?

CVE-2007-4040 can facilitate cross-browser scripting attacks that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-4040?

CVE-2007-4040 affects all versions of Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express that are based on vulnerable URI registration.

Is CVE-2007-4040 still relevant today?

While CVE-2007-4040 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still using affected versions of Outlook and Outlook Express.

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CVE-2007-4040

medium

4.3

CWE

27/7/2007

17/9/2024

CVE-2007-4040: XSS

First published: Fri Jul 27 2007(Updated: )

Argument injection vulnerability involving Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, when certain URIs are registered, allows remote attackers to conduct cross-browser scripting attacks and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an unspecified URI, which are inserted into the command line when invoking the handling process, a similar issue to CVE-2007-3670.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Outlook Express
Microsoft Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4040?
CVE-2007-4040 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4040?
To fix CVE-2007-4040, ensure that you apply the latest security patches and updates for Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express.
What types of attacks can CVE-2007-4040 facilitate?
CVE-2007-4040 can facilitate cross-browser scripting attacks that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-4040?
CVE-2007-4040 affects all versions of Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express that are based on vulnerable URI registration.
Is CVE-2007-4040 still relevant today?
While CVE-2007-4040 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still using affected versions of Outlook and Outlook Express.

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