How severe is CVE-2007-5348?

CVE-2007-5348 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5348 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5348?

CVE-2007-5348 primarily affects Microsoft Digital Image Suite. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5348?

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-2007-5348 published?

CVE-2007-5348 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5348

CVE-2007-5348 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Digital Image Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Microsoft Digital Image Suite
Published: 2008-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in GDI+ in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, Server 2008, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, 2007 Microsoft Office System Gold and SP1, Visio 2002 SP2, PowerPoint Viewer 2003, Works 8, Digital Image Suite 2006, SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services SP2, SQL Server 2005 SP2, Report Viewer 2005 SP1 and 2008, and Forefront Client Security 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image file with crafted gradient sizes in gradient fill input, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow related to GdiPlus.dll and VGX.DLL, aka "GDI+ VML Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5348?: Integer overflow in GDI+ in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, Server 2008, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, 2007 Microsoft Office System Gold and SP1, Visio 2002 SP2, PowerPoint Viewer 2003, Works 8, Digital Image Suite 2006, SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services SP2, SQL Server 2005 SP2, Report Viewer 2005 SP1 and 2008, and Forefront Client Security 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image file with crafted gradient sizes in gradient fill input, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow related to GdiPlus.dll and VGX.DLL, aka "GDI+ VML Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2007-5348?: CVE-2007-5348 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5348 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5348?: CVE-2007-5348 primarily affects Microsoft Digital Image Suite. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5348?: 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-2007-5348 published?: CVE-2007-5348 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:digital_image_suite:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:forefront_client_security:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_powerpoint_viewer:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:report_viewer:2005:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:report_viewer:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:server:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_reporting_services:2000:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2002:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:office_system:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:office_system:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:2003_server:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:2003_server:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows-nt:vista:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows-nt:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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