CVE-2007-4223 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a kernel memory copy flaw in DebugView to escalate privileges to system level.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4223?
CVE-2007-4223 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dbgv.sys in Microsoft Sysinternals DebugView before 4.72 provides an unspecified mechanism for copying data into kernel memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4223?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Sysinternals Debugview.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4223?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4223 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4223 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4223 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jx9x-r3hq-w433.