CVE-2007-5347: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2007
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 through 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unexpected method calls to HTML objects," aka "DHTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

30 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft ie=5.x
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.2.3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0-beta
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0.5730.11
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0-beta1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0-beta2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0-beta3

Event History

Dec 12, 2007
CVE Published
12:46 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5347?

CVE-2007-5347 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5347?

To fix CVE-2007-5347, users should upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-5347?

CVE-2007-5347 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 through 7, including various service packs.

4

What exploit methods are used by attackers targeting CVE-2007-5347?

Attackers exploit CVE-2007-5347 through unexpected method calls to HTML objects, leading to memory corruption.

5

Can CVE-2007-5347 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2007-5347 can potentially be exploited without user interaction if a user visits a malicious webpage.

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