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CVE-2007-4600

4.6 · MEDIUM

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 attac…

Published Oct 18, 2007ptcCWE-264EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2007-4600 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ptc mathcad. It was published on October 18, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ptc. Update mathcad 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

Refosvdb.org/43764Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3248Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482341/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37263Refosvdb.org/43764Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3248Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482341/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37263

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4600?

CVE-2007-4600 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ptc mathcad. It was published on October 18, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4600?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4600?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ptc. Update mathcad 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-2007-4600?

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