Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows XP and Vista overwrites ARP table entries included in gratuitous ARP, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of network access) by sending a gratuitous ARP for the address of the Vista host.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/33664
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462793/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464617/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23266
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/reference/Vista_Network_Attack_Surface_RTM.pdf
- http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/weblog/2007/04/microsofts_i
- http://osvdb.org/33664
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462793/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464617/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23266
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/reference/Vista_Network_Attack_Surface_RTM.pdf
- http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/weblog/2007/04/microsofts_i
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1531?
CVE-2007-1531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows XP and Vista overwrites ARP table entries included in gratuitous ARP, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of network access) by sending a gratuitous ARP ...
How severe is CVE-2007-1531?
CVE-2007-1531 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1531?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.