CVE-2007-2218 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on Windows systems via crafted SSL handshake signatures.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-2218?

CVE-2007-2218 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 12 Jun 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Windows Schannel Security Package for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted digital signatures that are processed during an SSL handshake.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2218?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2218?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2218 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-2007-2218 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2218 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fr9-36vx-rp62.

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