Vulnerability Description
The hardware detection functionality in the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Professional, and Server 2003 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via an unvalidated parameter to a function related to the "detection and registration of new hardware."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24126
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240796US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/31890
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22481
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017633
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-044A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0575
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-00
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24126
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240796US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/31890
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22481
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017633
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-044A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0211?
CVE-2007-0211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The hardware detection functionality in the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Professional, and Server 2003 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via an unvalidated parameter to a func...
How severe is CVE-2007-0211?
CVE-2007-0211 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.