CVE-2007-0216: microsoft office Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2007-0216 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in microsoft office. EPSS estimates a 38.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 12-02-2008
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted section length headers, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Input Validation Vulnerability."

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.