How severe is CVE-2007-0675?

CVE-2007-0675 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0675 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0675?

CVE-2007-0675 affects Microsoft Windows Vista. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0675?

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-2007-0675 published?

CVE-2007-0675 was published on 2007-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0675

CVE-2007-0675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Vista
Published: 2007-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A certain ActiveX control in sapi.dll (aka the Speech API) in Speech Components in Microsoft Windows Vista, when the Speech Recognition feature is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to delete arbitrary files, and conduct other unauthorized activities, via a web page with an embedded sound object that contains voice commands to an enabled microphone, allowing for interaction with Windows Explorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0675?: A certain ActiveX control in sapi.dll (aka the Speech API) in Speech Components in Microsoft Windows Vista, when the Speech Recognition feature is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to delete arbitrary files, and conduct other unauthorized activities, via a web page with an embedded sound object that contains voice commands to an enabled microphone, allowing for interaction with Windows Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2007-0675?: CVE-2007-0675 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0675 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0675?: CVE-2007-0675 affects Microsoft Windows Vista. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0675?: 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-2007-0675 published?: CVE-2007-0675 was published on 2007-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:32_bit:*:*:*:*:*

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