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CVE-2007-5143

1.9 · LOW

F-Secure Anti-Virus for Windows Servers 7.0 64-bit edition allows local users to bypass virus scanning by using the system32 directory to store a crafted (1) archive or (2) packed executable.

Published Oct 1, 2007microsoftEPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2007-5143 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on October 1, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

F-Secure Anti-Virus for Windows Servers 7.0 64-bit edition allows local users to bypass virus scanning by using the system32 directory to store a crafted (1) archive or (2) packed executable. NOTE: in many environments, this does not cross privilege boundaries because any process able to write to system32 could also shut off F-Secure Anti-Virus.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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/41377Refsecunia.com/advisories/26948Refwww.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2007-6.shtmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25824Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018745Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3277Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36833Refosvdb.org/41377Refsecunia.com/advisories/26948Refwww.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2007-6.shtml

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5143?

CVE-2007-5143 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on October 1, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-5143?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. 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-2007-5143?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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-2007-5143?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-5143 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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