CVE-2007-1215

Description

Buffer overflow in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003 Gold, SP1, and SP2; and Vista allows local users to gain privileges via certain "color-related parameters" in crafted images.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.78% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1215	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017847	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1927	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466186/100/200/threaded	vendor advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-017	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23273	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1215?: CVE-2007-1215 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-1215?: To fix CVE-2007-1215, 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-2007-1215 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-1215 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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