CVE-2007-0942

Name: CVE-2007-0942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-05-08T23:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 32.20%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 on Windows 2000 SP4; 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4; 6 and 7 on Windows XP SP2, or Windows Server 2003 SP1 or SP2; and possibly 7 on Windows Vista does not properly "instantiate certain COM objects as ActiveX controls," which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted COM object from chtskdic.dll.. EPSS estimates a 32.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 on Windows 2000 SP4; 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4; 6 and 7 on Windows XP SP2, or Windows Server 2003 SP1 or SP2; and possibly 7 on Windows Vista does not properly "instantiate certain COM objects as ActiveX controls," which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted COM object from chtskdic.dll.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

32.20%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	6.0	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0.1	Sp4
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7.0	—

References

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0942?

How severe is CVE-2007-0942?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 32.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0942?

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Source: NVD / NIST