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CVE-2007-1692

7.5 · HIGH

The default configuration of Microsoft Windows uses the Web Proxy Autodiscovery Protocol (WPAD) without static WPAD entries, which might allow remote attackers to intercept web traffic by registeri…

Published Mar 26, 2007microsoftCWE-16EPSS 15.25%

Overview

CVE-2007-1692 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on March 26, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default configuration of Microsoft Windows uses the Web Proxy Autodiscovery Protocol (WPAD) without static WPAD entries, which might allow remote attackers to intercept web traffic by registering a proxy server using WINS or DNS, then responding to WPAD requests, as demonstrated using Internet Explorer. NOTE: it could be argued that if an attacker already has control over WINS/DNS, then web traffic could already be intercepted by modifying WINS or DNS records, so this would not cross privilege boundaries and would not be a vulnerability. It has also been reported that DHCP is an alternate attack vector.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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/isn/2007-q1/0418.htmlRefisc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=2517Refnews.com.com/Windows+weakness+can+lead+to+network+traffic+hijacks/2100-1002_3-6170229.htmlRefsupport.microsoft.com/kb/934864Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1115Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33244Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/isn/2007-q1/0418.htmlRefisc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=2517Refnews.com.com/Windows+weakness+can+lead+to+network+traffic+hijacks/2100-1002_3-6170229.htmlRefsupport.microsoft.com/kb/934864

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1692?

CVE-2007-1692 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on March 26, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1692?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2007-1692?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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-2007-1692?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1692 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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