CVE-2007-0211
CVE-2007-0211 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The hardware detection functionality in the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Professional, and Server 2003 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via an unvalidated parameter to a function related to the "detection and registration of new hardware."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0211?
- The hardware detection functionality in the Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Professional, and Server 2003 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via an unvalidated parameter to a function related to the "detection and registration of new hardware."
- How severe is CVE-2007-0211?
- CVE-2007-0211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0211 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0211?
- CVE-2007-0211 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0211?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-0211 published?
- CVE-2007-0211 was published on 2007-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24126
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/240796
- http://www.osvdb.org/31890
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22481
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017633
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-044A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0575
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-006
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A224
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*
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