Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a certain GIF file, as demonstrated by Art.gif.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 95 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | All versions |
References
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2007/08/windows-extended-file-attributes-buffer.html
- http://osvdb.org/43773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25013
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35538
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4215
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2007/08/windows-extended-file-attributes-buffer.html
- http://osvdb.org/43773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25013
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35538
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4215
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3958?
CVE-2007-3958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a certain GIF file, as demonstrated by Art.gif.
How severe is CVE-2007-3958?
CVE-2007-3958 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3958?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Me.