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CVE-2007-1658

9.3 · HIGH

Windows Mail in Microsoft Windows Vista might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute certain programs via a link to a (1) local file or (2) UNC share pathname in which there is a directory…

Published Mar 24, 2007microsoftEPSS 35.77%

Overview

CVE-2007-1658 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_vista. It was published on March 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Windows Mail in Microsoft Windows Vista might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute certain programs via a link to a (1) local file or (2) UNC share pathname in which there is a directory with the same base name as an executable program at the same level, as demonstrated using C:/windows/system32/winrm (winrm.cmd) and migwiz (migwiz.exe).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_vista 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

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-03/0344.htmlRefarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-03/0345.htmlRefarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-03/0346.htmlRefisc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=2507Refnews.com.com/2100-1002_3-6170133.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/25639Refwww.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9014194Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471947/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23103Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1017816

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1658?

CVE-2007-1658 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_vista. It was published on March 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1658?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1658?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_vista 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-1658?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1658 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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