CVE-2007-0216 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .wps file in Microsoft Works.
- 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-2007-0216?
CVE-2007-0216 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 12 Feb 2008. 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
wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted section length headers, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Input Validation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0216?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0216?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0216 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-2007-0216 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0216 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2c6f-q4p6-g2x2.