CVE-2007-0084

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

6.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.07% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455789/100/0/threaded	mailing list vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/37817	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455729/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0084?: CVE-2007-0084 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-0084?: To fix CVE-2007-0084, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-0084 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-0084 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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