Vulnerability Description
A certain ActiveX control in sapi.dll (aka the Speech API) in Speech Components in Microsoft Windows Vista, when the Speech Recognition feature is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to delete arbitrary files, and conduct other unauthorized activities, via a web page with an embedded sound object that contains voice commands to an enabled microphone, allowing for interaction with Windows Explorer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2007/01/31/issue-regarding-windows-vista-s
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2007-January/004003.html
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2007-January/004005.html
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2007-January/004007.html
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2007-January/004012.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30578
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22359
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020232
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1779/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2007/01/31/issue-regarding-windows-vista-s
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2007-January/004003.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0675?
CVE-2007-0675 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). A certain ActiveX control in sapi.dll (aka the Speech API) in Speech Components in Microsoft Windows Vista, when the Speech Recognition feature is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to del...
How severe is CVE-2007-0675?
CVE-2007-0675 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0675?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Vista.