CVE-2007-0084

Published Jan 5, 2007 microsoft

Overview

CVE-2007-0084 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft message_compiler. It was published on January 5, 2007.

Technical Description

Buffer overflow in the Windows NT Message Compiler (MC) 1.00.5239 on Microsoft Windows XP allows local users to gain privileges via a long MC-filename. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a reliable third party who states that the compiler is not a privileged program, so privilege boundaries cannot be crossed

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update message_compiler to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref osvdb.org/37817 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455729/100/0/threaded Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455789/100/0/threaded Ref osvdb.org/37817 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455729/100/0/threaded Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455789/100/0/threaded

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0084?

CVE-2007-0084 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft message_compiler. It was published on January 5, 2007.

How severe is CVE-2007-0084?

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