medium
6.8
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-5344: Code Injection

First published: Wed Dec 12 2007(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted website using Javascript that creates, modifies, deletes, and accesses document objects using the tags property, which triggers heap corruption, related to uninitialized or deleted objects, a different issue than CVE-2007-3902 and CVE-2007-3903, and a variant of "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp2
Internet Explorer=7
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=5.01
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.1
Internet Explorer=5.2.3
Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Internet Explorer=6.0
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta
Internet Explorer=7.0
Internet Explorer=7.0.5730.11
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta1
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta2
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-5344?

    CVE-2007-5344 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-5344?

    To fix CVE-2007-5344, users should upgrade to a patched version of Internet Explorer provided by Microsoft.

  • What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-5344?

    CVE-2007-5344 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 through 7, including various service packs and updates.

  • What type of exploit does CVE-2007-5344 involve?

    CVE-2007-5344 involves JavaScript-based exploits that manipulate document objects to induce heap corruption.

  • Can CVE-2007-5344 be exploited via phishing attacks?

    Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2007-5344 through crafted websites, making phishing attacks a potential vector.

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