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CVE-2007-6357

5.8 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows remote, user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Access Database (.mdb) file.

Published Dec 15, 2007microsoftCWE-119EPSS 15.96%

Overview

CVE-2007-6357 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft access. It was published on December 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows remote, user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Access Database (.mdb) file. NOTE: due to the lack of details as of 20071210, it is not clear whether this issue is the same as CVE-2007-6026 or CVE-2005-0944.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update access 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/44150Refwww.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9052538&source=rss_topic17Refwww.informationweek.com/shared/printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=204802012Refwww.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#microsoft_access_database_file_attachmentRefosvdb.org/44150Refwww.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9052538&source=rss_topic17Refwww.informationweek.com/shared/printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=204802012Refwww.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#microsoft_access_database_file_attachment

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6357?

CVE-2007-6357 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft access. It was published on December 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-6357?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6357?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update access 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-2007-6357?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-6357 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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