CVE-2007-5133: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 27, 2007
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain PNG file with a large tEXt chunk that possibly triggers an integer overflow in PNG chunk size handling, as demonstrated by badlycrafted.png.

Affected Software

71 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
3ware 3dm Disk Management Software=sp2
3ware 3dm Disk Management Software=sp1

Event History

Sep 27, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5133?

The severity of CVE-2007-5133 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to high CPU consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5133?

To fix CVE-2007-5133, ensure that your Microsoft Windows operating system is fully updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2007-5133?

CVE-2007-5133 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and various versions of Windows Server 2003.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-5133 involve?

CVE-2007-5133 involves a user-assisted remote attack that exploits a specially crafted PNG file leading to denial of service.

5

Is CVE-2007-5133 related to image file handling?

Yes, CVE-2007-5133 is specifically related to how Windows Explorer handles PNG file types, particularly with large tEXt chunks.

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