Vulnerability Description
Argument injection vulnerability involving Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, when certain URIs are registered, allows remote attackers to conduct cross-browser scripting attacks and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an unspecified URI, which are inserted into the command line when invoking the handling process, a similar issue to CVE-2007-3670.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook | All versions |
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://larholm.com/2007/07/25/mozilla-protocol-abuse/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Jul/0557.html
- http://larholm.com/2007/07/25/mozilla-protocol-abuse/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Jul/0557.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4040?
CVE-2007-4040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Argument injection vulnerability involving Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, when certain URIs are registered, allows remote attackers to conduct cross-browser scripting attacks and execute arbit...
How severe is CVE-2007-4040?
CVE-2007-4040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express.