CVE-2007-0944

CVE-2007-0944 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the CTableCol::OnPropertyChange method in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 on Windows 2000 SP4; 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4; and 6 on Windows XP SP2, or Windows Server 2003 SP1 or SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling deleteCell on a named table row in a named table column, then accessing the column, which causes Internet Explorer to access previously deleted objects, aka the "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0944?
Unspecified vulnerability in the CTableCol::OnPropertyChange method in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 on Windows 2000 SP4; 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4; and 6 on Windows XP SP2, or Windows Server 2003 SP1 or SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling deleteCell on a named table row in a named table column, then accessing the column, which causes Internet Explorer to access previously deleted objects, aka the "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2007-0944?
CVE-2007-0944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-0944 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0944?
CVE-2007-0944 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0944?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0944 published?
CVE-2007-0944 was published on 2007-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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