CVE-2007-1747 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed drawing object in Microsoft Office, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2007-1747?
CVE-2007-1747 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, 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 MSO.dll in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2004 for Mac, and 2007 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed drawing object, which triggers memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1747?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1747?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1747 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-2007-1747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1747 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6fh-8pf5-6332.