CVE-2007-4600

Description

The "Protect Worksheet" functionality in Mathsoft Mathcad 12 through 13.1, and PTC Mathcad 14, implements file access restrictions via a protection element in a gzipped XML file, which allows attackers to bypass these restrictions by removing this element.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://osvdb.org/43764 vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3248 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37263 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482341/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4600?
CVE-2007-4600 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-4600?
To fix CVE-2007-4600, 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-2007-4600 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-4600 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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