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CVE-2007-3901

8.5 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DirectShow Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) parser in quartz.dll for Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra…

Published Dec 12, 2007microsoftCWE-119EPSS 45.87%

Overview

CVE-2007-3901 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on December 12, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DirectShow Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) parser in quartz.dll for Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SAMI file.

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

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=632Refsecunia.com/advisories/28010Refwww.iss.net/threats/280.htmlRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/804089Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485268/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26789Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019073Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-345A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4180Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-064

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3901?

CVE-2007-3901 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on December 12, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-3901?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3901?

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-2007-3901?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-3901 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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