SB2007040302 - Null pointer dereference when handling WMF files in Microsoft Windows
Published: April 3, 2007 Updated: December 18, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2007040302
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-1211)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference error when rendering Windows Metafile (WMF) image format files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted WMF file, trick the victim into opening it and trigger denial of service conditions.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding and possibly restart.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.