Vulnerability Description
Windows Mail in Microsoft Windows Vista might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute certain programs via a link to a (1) local file or (2) UNC share pathname in which there is a directory with the same base name as an executable program at the same level, as demonstrated using C:/windows/system32/winrm (winrm.cmd) and migwiz (migwiz.exe).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-03/0344.htmlExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-03/0345.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-03/0346.html
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=2507
- http://news.com.com/2100-1002_3-6170133.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25639
- http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleI
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471947/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23103Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017816
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-163A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2154
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-03
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33167
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1658?
CVE-2007-1658 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Windows Mail in Microsoft Windows Vista might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute certain programs via a link to a (1) local file or (2) UNC share pathname in which there is a directory wi...
How severe is CVE-2007-1658?
CVE-2007-1658 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-2007-1658?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Vista.