CVE-2007-0936 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Visio file with a crafted packed 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-2007-0936?
CVE-2007-0936 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 12 Jun 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
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio 2002 allow remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio (.VSD, VSS, .VST) file with a crafted packed object that triggers memory corruption, aka "Visio Document Packaging Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0936?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0936?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0936 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-2007-0936 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0936 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4mqc-wp65-8q64.