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CVE-2007-6753

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

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CVE-2007-6753 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Shell32.dll in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7, when using an environment configured with a string such as %APPDATA% or %PROGRAMFILES% in a certain way, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL under the current working directory, as demonstrated by iTunes and Safari.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Shell32.dll in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7, when using an environment configured with a string such as %APPDATA% or %PROGRAMFILES% in a certain way, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL under the current working directory, as demonstrated by iTunes and Safari.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.82%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6753?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Shell32.dll in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7, when using an environment configured with a string such as %APPDATA% or %PROGRAMFILES% in a certain way, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL under the current working directory, as demonstrated by iTunes and Safari.
How severe is CVE-2007-6753?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6753 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6753?
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