CVE-2007-0940 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 8 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the CAPICOM ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2007-0940?

CVE-2007-0940 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 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 the Cryptographic API Component Object Model Certificates ActiveX control (CAPICOM.dll) in Microsoft CAPICOM and BizTalk Server 2004 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "CAPICOM.Certificates Vulnerability."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0940?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Biztalk Server, Microsoft Capicom.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0940?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0940 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-2007-0940 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0940 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wgrj-2whc-pfpg.