CVE-2007-5133: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-5133: Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of servic...

Microsoft Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain PNG file with a large tEXt chunk that possibly triggers an integer overflow in PNG chunk size handling, as demonstrated by badlycrafted.png.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2007-5133 describes a user-assisted denial-of-service issue in Microsoft Windows Explorer when previewing a specially crafted PNG file. The reported effect is high CPU consumption, not data theft or code execution. The source bundle does not identify affected Windows versions or a vendor patch. Exposure appears limited to systems where Microsoft Windows Explorer previews or handles untrusted PNG files. The source bundle does not list specific affected versions, CPEs, enterprise products, or deployment conditions. Low urgency unless legacy Windows desktops handle untrusted image files. The known impact is local denial of service through user interaction, with no sourced evidence of active exploitation or code execution. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Avoid previewing unsolicited PNG files on potentially affected legacy systems.; Treat malformed image files from untrusted sources as unsafe..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 03:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 27, 2007, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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