CVE-2007-4790: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 10, 2007
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in certain ActiveX controls in (1) FPOLE.OCX 6.0.8450.0 and (2) Foxtlib.ocx, as used in the Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0 fpole 1.0 Type Library; and Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1 and SP2, and 7; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the FoxDoCmd function.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp2
Microsoft Visual FoxPro=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01

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-2007-4790?

CVE-2007-4790 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4790?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4790, users should update to a patched version of Internet Explorer or Microsoft Visual FoxPro.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2007-4790?

CVE-2007-4790 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 6 SP1, 6 SP2, and 7, as well as Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0.

4

What types of attacks exploit CVE-2007-4790?

CVE-2007-4790 can be exploited through crafted web content that triggers the stack-based buffer overflow.

5

Is CVE-2007-4790 still relevant today?

While CVE-2007-4790 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still running affected software.

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