Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a certain JPG file, as demonstrated by something.jpg. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2007-3958.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
References
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2007/08/windows-extended-file-attributes-buffer.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475655/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25207Exploit
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2007/08/windows-extended-file-attributes-buffer.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475655/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25207Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4227?
CVE-2007-4227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a certain JPG file, as demonstrated by something.jpg. NOTE: this issue might be relate...
How severe is CVE-2007-4227?
CVE-2007-4227 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.