CVE-2007-1763 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the ATI kernel driver allows remote attackers to cause a system crash via a crafted JPG image, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-1763?
CVE-2007-1763 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista, published on 30 Mar 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
The ATI kernel driver (atikmdag.sys) in Microsoft Windows Vista allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted JPG image, as demonstrated by a slideshow, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1763?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Vista.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1763?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1763 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-2007-1763 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1763 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Vista
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrrf-mp4x-h4xm.