CVE-2007-0913 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 14 Feb 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Microsoft PowerPoint by tricking users into opening malicious files.

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-2007-0913?

CVE-2007-0913 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint, published on 14 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors, as exploited by Trojan.PPDropper.G. NOTE: as of 20070213, it is not clear whether this is the same issue as CVE-2006-5296, CVE-2006-4694, CVE-2006-3876, CVE-2006-3877, or older issues.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0913?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Powerpoint.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0913?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0913 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2007-0913 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0913 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j482-rx6m-8w32.