CVE-2007-1946 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attacker can cause crash or execute code via crafted BMP image in Windows Explorer, 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-2007-1946?

CVE-2007-1946 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 11 Apr 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 overflow in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows XP SP1 might allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large width dimension in a crafted BMP image, as demonstrated by w4intof.bmp.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1946?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1946?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1946 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-1946 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1946 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Xp vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mghc-j3rc-r3cc.