SB2007040302 - Null pointer dereference when handling WMF files in Microsoft Windows

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SB2007040302 - Null pointer dereference when handling WMF files in Microsoft Windows

Published: April 3, 2007 Updated: December 18, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2007040302
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-1211)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


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.

References