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CVE-2007-0217

UnknownEPSS 60.81%

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CVE-2007-0217 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The wininet.dll FTP client code in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP server response of a specific length that causes a terminating null byte to be written outside of a buffer, which causes heap corruption.. EPSS estimates a 60.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wininet.dll FTP client code in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP server response of a specific length that causes a terminating null byte to be written outside of a buffer, which causes heap corruption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
60.81%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01Sp4
MicrosoftIe6.0Sp1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0217?
The wininet.dll FTP client code in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP server response of a specific length that causes a terminating null byte to be written outside of a buffer, which causes heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2007-0217?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0217 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 60.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0217?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST