CVE-2007-5348: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 10 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in GDI+ in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, Server 2008, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, 2007 Microsoft Office System Gold and SP1, Visio 2002 SP2, PowerPoint Viewer 2003, Works 8, Digital Image Suite 2006, SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services SP2, SQL Server 2005 SP2, Report Viewer 2005 SP1 and 2008, and Forefront Client Security 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image file with crafted gradient sizes in gradient fill input, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow related to GdiPlus.dll and VGX.DLL, aka "GDI+ VML Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Forefront Client Security | =1.0 | |
| Microsoft Office | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Digital Image Suite | =2006 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | =2003_server-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visio Professional | =2002-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | =2003_server-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Report Viewer | =2005-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =vista | |
| Microsoft Report Viewer | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Works | =8.0 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer | =2003 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=743
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122235754013992&w=2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020834
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-253A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31018
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32154
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2696
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2520
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6055
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-052
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5348?
CVE-2007-5348 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to potential exploitation that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5348?
To fix CVE-2007-5348, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-5348?
CVE-2007-5348 affects multiple Microsoft products including Internet Explorer 6 SP1, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and various versions of Microsoft Office.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2007-5348?
CVE-2007-5348 can be exploited through specially crafted image files that cause an integer overflow, potentially allowing execution of malicious code.
When was CVE-2007-5348 discovered?
CVE-2007-5348 was reported in September 2007, highlighting vulnerabilities in GDI+ within several Microsoft applications.
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