Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in certain ActiveX controls in (1) FPOLE.OCX 6.0.8450.0 and (2) Foxtlib.ocx, as used in the Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0 fpole 1.0 Type Library; and Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1 and SP2, and 7; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the FoxDoCmd function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Visual Foxpro | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25571Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019378
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0512/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36496
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4369
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25571Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019378
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0512/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4790?
CVE-2007-4790 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in certain ActiveX controls in (1) FPOLE.OCX 6.0.8450.0 and (2) Foxtlib.ocx, as used in the Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0 fpole 1.0 Type Library; and Internet Explorer 5.01, ...
How severe is CVE-2007-4790?
CVE-2007-4790 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4790?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Visual Foxpro.