CVE-2007-4776: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 10, 2007
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and Enterprise Edition 6.0 SP6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visual Basic project (vbp) file containing a long Reference line, related to VBPOpen and OLE. NOTE: there are limited usage scenarios under which this would be a vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Visual Basic=6.0
Microsoft Visual Basic=6.0-sp6

Event History

Sep 10, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Sep 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4776?

CVE-2007-4776 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4776?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4776, ensure that you update Microsoft Visual Basic to the latest available patch or version.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-4776?

CVE-2007-4776 affects users of Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 SP6 Enterprise Edition.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2007-4776?

CVE-2007-4776 allows for user-assisted remote code execution through a specially crafted Visual Basic project file.

5

Can CVE-2007-4776 be exploited without user involvement?

Exploitation of CVE-2007-4776 requires user assistance, such as opening a malicious Visual Basic project file.

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