CVE-2007-2224: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-2224: Object linking and embedding (OLE) Automation, as used in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 S...

Object linking and embedding (OLE) Automation, as used in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Office 2004 for Mac, and Visual Basic 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the substringData method on a TextNode object, which causes an integer overflow that leads to a buffer overflow.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 13:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Microsoft remote code execution issue in OLE Automation. An attacker could trigger memory corruption through vulnerable software handling a specific TextNode substringData operation. The business risk is highest where old Windows, Office for Mac 2004, or Visual Basic 6.0 components remain in use. Exposure is most likely in legacy desktop, server, or application environments retaining the listed Microsoft platforms or VB6-dependent components. Modern fully patched environments are less likely to be affected, but the source bundle does not provide complete CPE or version-range detail. Treat this as a legacy estate risk. It warrants priority remediation if any listed products remain in production, especially on systems exposed to untrusted content. No active exploitation is confirmed in the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS07-043 where applicable.; Inventory systems for the listed legacy Microsoft products and versions.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy systems that cannot be patched..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 04:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 14, 2007, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS07-043CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1248CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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