CVE-2007-0026 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious RTF file with a malformed OLE object.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-0026?
CVE-2007-0026 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 13 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The OLE Dialog component in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and 2003 SP1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RTF file with a malformed OLE object that triggers memory corruption.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0026?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0026 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-0026 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0026 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4prx-gr76-mqgm.