CVE-2007-3038
CVE-2007-3038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Vista
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Teredo interface in Microsoft Windows Vista and Vista x64 Edition does not properly handle certain network traffic, which allows remote attackers to bypass firewall blocking rules and obtain sensitive information via crafted IPv6 traffic, aka "Windows Vista Firewall Blocking Rule Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3038?
- The Teredo interface in Microsoft Windows Vista and Vista x64 Edition does not properly handle certain network traffic, which allows remote attackers to bypass firewall blocking rules and obtain sensitive information via crafted IPv6 traffic, aka "Windows Vista Firewall Blocking Rule Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2007-3038?
- CVE-2007-3038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3038 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-2007-3038?
- CVE-2007-3038 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Vista. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3038?
- 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-2007-3038 published?
- CVE-2007-3038 was published on 2007-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archive.cert.uni-stuttgart.de/bugtraq/2007/07/msg00254.html
- http://osvdb.org/35952
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26001
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/101321
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473294/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24779
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018354
- http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2007-005.txt
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-191A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2480
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-038
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35322
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1884
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Vista
- CVE-2015-0014 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Buffer overflow in the Telnet service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2…
- CVE-2014-6321 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Schannel in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1,…
- CVE-2013-3195 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The DSA_InsertItem function in Comctl32.dll in the Windows common control library in Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows…
- CVE-2013-3175 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1,…
- CVE-2012-4786 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server…
- CVE-2012-1851 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Format string vulnerability in the Print Spooler service in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2,…