Windows Vista Feed Headlines Gadget Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:25287

Info

Windows Vista Feed Headlines Gadget Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 25287
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2007-3033
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 14 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 28 2007 06:42PM
Credit: Aviv Raff reported this issue to iDefense Labs.
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition 0
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Avaya CIE 1.0.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Windows Vista Feed Headlines Gadget Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Windows Vista is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied data.

Attackers exploit this issue by coercing unsuspecting users to subscribe to a malicious RSS feed using the affected gadget.

Attackers can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Successful attacks may facilitate the remote compromise of affected computers.

Exploit / POC

Windows Vista Feed Headlines Gadget Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: mailto:[email protected].

Solution / Fix

Windows Vista Feed Headlines Gadget Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Microsoft released security advisory MS07-048 and updates to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition 0

Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise

References

Windows Vista Feed Headlines Gadget Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:
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