CVE-2007-4042: High severity Microsoft Windows 2003 Server vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2007
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Updated

Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in Netscape Navigator 9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a NULL byte (%00) and shell metacharacters in a (1) mailto, (2) nntp, (3) news, (4) snews, or (5) telnet URI, a similar issue to CVE-2007-3670.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Netscape Navigator=9.0

Event History

Jul 27, 2007
CVE Published
10:30 PM
Data Sourced
10:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 28, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4042?

CVE-2007-4042 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4042?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4042, users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of Netscape Navigator or consider switching to a different web browser.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-4042?

CVE-2007-4042 specifically affects Netscape Navigator version 9.0.

4

Can CVE-2007-4042 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-4042 can be exploited remotely through crafted mailto, nntp, news, snews, or telnet URIs.

5

Are there any specific components vulnerable in CVE-2007-4042?

The vulnerability in CVE-2007-4042 involves argument injection through null bytes and shell metacharacters.

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