CVE-2007-5133: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 27 2007(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| LSI 3ware Disk Manager | =sp2 | |
| LSI 3ware Disk Manager | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25816
- http://osvdb.org/45521
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480864/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480854/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480827/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480706/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480594/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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