CVE-2007-4600: Medium severity PTC Mathcad vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2007
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Updated

The "Protect Worksheet" functionality in Mathsoft Mathcad 12 through 13.1, and PTC Mathcad 14, implements file access restrictions via a protection element in a gzipped XML file, which allows attackers to bypass these restrictions by removing this element.

Affected Software

4 affected components
PTC Mathcad=14
PTC Mathcad=13
PTC Mathcad=12
PTC Mathcad=13.1

Event History

Oct 18, 2007
CVE Published
08:17 PM
Oct 19, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4600?

CVE-2007-4600 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to file data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4600?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4600, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of PTC Mathcad that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Mathcad are affected by CVE-2007-4600?

CVE-2007-4600 affects PTC Mathcad versions 12, 13, 13.1, and 14.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4600?

CVE-2007-4600 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass file access restrictions by modifying a gzipped XML file.

5

Can CVE-2007-4600 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-4600 can be exploited remotely if attackers have access to the protected files.

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