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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-055 - Critical

Vulnerability in Kodak Image Viewer Could Allow Remote Code Execution (923810)

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Version: 1.1

General Information

Executive Summary

This critical security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Kodak Image Viewer, formerly known as Wang Image Viewer, handles specially crafted images files. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on the affected system. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

This vulnerability exists only on systems running Windows 2000. However, systems running supported 32-bit editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 may also be affected if upgraded from Windows 2000. This is a critical security update for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, 32-bit editions of Windows XP Service Pack 2, and supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.

This security update addresses the vulnerability by deprecating file types that are no longer supported as well as by improving the way that the Kodak image viewer handles specially crafted file types. For more information about the vulnerabilities, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.

Recommendation. Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately.

Known Issues. None.

Affected and Non-Affected Software

The software listed here have been tested to determine which versions or editions are affected. Other versions or editions are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

Affected Software

Operating SystemMaximum Security ImpactAggregate Severity RatingBulletins Replaced by This Update
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4Remote Code ExecutionCriticalNone
Windows XP Service Pack 2Remote Code ExecutionCriticalNone
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2Remote Code ExecutionCriticalNone

Note Supported editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are not vulnerable unless upgraded from Windows 2000.

Non-Affected Software

Operating System
Windows XP x64 Edition and Windows XP x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista
Windows Vista x64 Edition

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update

Vulnerability Information

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

Kodak Image Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability – CVE-2007-2217

Update Information

Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance

Security Update Deployment

Other Information

Acknowledgments

Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:

  • Cu Fang for reporting the Kodak Image Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability – CVE-2007-2217.
  • Rita Schappler of Global 360 for working with us on the Kodak Image Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability – CVE-2007-2217.

Support

  • Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates.
  • International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support Web site.

Disclaimer

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions

  • V1.0 (October 9, 2007): Bulletin published.
  • V1.1 (October 17, 2007): Bulletin updated to include Windows XP x64 Edition among non-affected software.