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CVE-2007-4223

10.0 · HIGH

Dbgv.sys in Microsoft Sysinternals DebugView before 4.72 provides an unspecified mechanism for copying data into kernel memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Published Nov 8, 2007microsoftEPSS 7.45%

Overview

CVE-2007-4223 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft sysinternals_debugview. It was published on November 8, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dbgv.sys in Microsoft Sysinternals DebugView before 4.72 provides an unspecified mechanism for copying data into kernel memory, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftsysinternals_debugview0Affected

References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=621Refsecunia.com/advisories/27552Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26359Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018903Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3756Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38292Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=621Refsecunia.com/advisories/27552Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26359Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018903

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4223?

CVE-2007-4223 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft sysinternals_debugview. It was published on November 8, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-4223?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2007-4223?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update sysinternals_debugview 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-2007-4223?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4223 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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