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MS.IE.VML.Compressed.Content.Heap.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a heap overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Internet Explorer VML engine.
The vulnerability is caused by inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. It could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP4
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP3
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the website.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-050.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 14894
Created Jul 18, 2011
Updated May 04, 2022
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2007-1749
Exploit Prediction Score 95.1%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IE