CVE-2007-1973

Name: CVE-2007-1973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-04-11T23:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-1973 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 allows local users to modify memory and gain privileges via the temporary \Device\PhysicalMemory section handle, a related issue to CVE-2007-1206.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 allows local users to modify memory and gain privileges via the temporary \Device\PhysicalMemory section handle, a related issue to CVE-2007-1206.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1973?

How severe is CVE-2007-1973?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1973 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1973?

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Source: NVD / NIST