Vulnerability Description
The URL handling in Shell32.dll in the Windows shell in Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003, with Internet Explorer 7 installed, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via invalid "%" sequences in a mailto: or other URI handler, as demonstrated using mIRC, Outlook, Firefox, Adobe Reader, Skype, and other applications. NOTE: this issue might be related to other issues involving URL handlers in Windows systems, such as CVE-2007-3845. There also might be separate but closely related issues in the applications that are invoked by the handlers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=577
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=119143780202107&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=119144449915918&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=119159924712561&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=119168062128026&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=119194714125580&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=119195904813505&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119159477404263&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119168727402084&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119170531020020&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119171444628628&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119175323322021&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119180333805950&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26201Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018831
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3896?
CVE-2007-3896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The URL handling in Shell32.dll in the Windows shell in Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003, with Internet Explorer 7 installed, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via invalid "%" ...
How severe is CVE-2007-3896?
CVE-2007-3896 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-2007-3896?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Internet Explorer.