CVE-2007-5133

Name: CVE-2007-5133
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-09-27T19:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5133 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain PNG file with a large tEXt chunk that possibly triggers an integer overflow in PNG chunk size handling, as demonstrated by badlycrafted.png.. EPSS estimates a 22.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain PNG file with a large tEXt chunk that possibly triggers an integer overflow in PNG chunk size handling, as demonstrated by badlycrafted.png.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.91%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	—
3ware	3dm Disk Management Software	All versions	Sp1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5133?

How severe is CVE-2007-5133?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5133 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5133?

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