CVE-2007-1749 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow triggered by an integer underflow in Internet Explorer's VML component.
- 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-2007-1749?
CVE-2007-1749 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 14 Aug 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
Integer underflow in the CDownloadSink class code in the Vector Markup Language (VML) component (VGX.DLL), as used in Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via compressed content with an invalid buffer size, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1749?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1749?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-1749 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1749 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-q69v-fxm4-rmj3.