CVE-2007-0936 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

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.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mqc-wp65-8q64.

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