Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Shell32.dll in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7, when using an environment configured with a string such as %APPDATA% or %PROGRAMFILES% in a certain way, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL under the current working directory, as demonstrated by iTunes and Safari.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://blog.acrossecurity.com/2010/10/breaking-setdlldirectory-protection.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41984Vendor Advisory
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329308
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44484
- http://blog.acrossecurity.com/2010/10/breaking-setdlldirectory-protection.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41984Vendor Advisory
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329308
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44484
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6753?
CVE-2007-6753 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Shell32.dll in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7, when using an environment configured with a string such as ...
How severe is CVE-2007-6753?
CVE-2007-6753 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6753?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.