Vulnerability Description
Integer underflow in the CDownloadSink class code in the Vector Markup Language (VML) component (VGX.DLL), as used in Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via compressed content with an invalid buffer size, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
References
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070814a.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26409PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3020
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/468800US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476498/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25310Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018568
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-226A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2874
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070814a.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26409PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3020
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/468800US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1749?
CVE-2007-1749 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Integer underflow in the CDownloadSink class code in the Vector Markup Language (VML) component (VGX.DLL), as used in Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code...
How severe is CVE-2007-1749?
CVE-2007-1749 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-2007-1749?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.