POP3: Local Link in Hyperlink

This signature detects a locally referenced hyper-link in an HTML formatted e-mail. Windows Mail is vulnerable. Such links can bypass access controls and allow arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Mail is prone to a local file-execution vulnerability due to a design error. An attackers may exploit this issue to execute local files. The attacker must entice a victim into opening a maliciously crafted link using the affected application. The vendor reports this issue can also be exploited through use of UNC navigation to execute arbitrary remote code. This may facilitate a remote compromise of the affected computer.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_vista

Short Name
POP3:OUTLOOK:LOCAL-LINK
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
POP3
Keywords
CVE-2007-1658 Hyperlink Link Local bid:23103 in
Release Date
06/12/2007
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Occasionally
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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