PT-2007-2637 · Microsoft · Windows
Published
2007-04-04
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Updated
2018-10-16
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CVE-2007-1215
CVSS v2.0
7.2
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows versions 2000 SP4 through Vista
Description
A local elevation of privilege issue exists due to the way the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) processes
color-related parameters in crafted images, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control of the system.Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows versions 2000 SP4 through Vista, consider restricting access to image processing functions until a patch is available.
As a temporary workaround, avoid using crafted images that could exploit the
color-related parameters issue in the GDI.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Exploit
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Affected Products
Windows