CVE-2007-3895
CVE-2007-3895 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Directx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Directx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectShow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) WAV or (2) AVI file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3895?
- Buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectShow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) WAV or (2) AVI file.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3895?
- CVE-2007-3895 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3895 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3895?
- CVE-2007-3895 primarily affects Microsoft Directx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3895?
- 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-2007-3895 published?
- CVE-2007-3895 was published on 2007-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28010
- http://www.iss.net/threats/280.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/321233
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485268/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26804
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019073
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-345A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4180
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-064
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38722
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4287
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:9.0c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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