Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain COM objects from Urlmon.dll, which triggers memory corruption during a call to the IObjectSafety function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=542
- http://osvdb.org/35348
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25627Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018235
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471947/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24372
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-163A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2153Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-03
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32106
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=542
- http://osvdb.org/35348
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25627Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018235
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0218?
CVE-2007-0218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain COM objects from Urlmon.dll, which triggers memory corruption during a call to the IOb...
How severe is CVE-2007-0218?
CVE-2007-0218 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Vista.