CVE-2007-0024Internet Explorer Vulnerability
Integer overflow in the Vector Markup Language (VML) implementation (vgx.dll) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page that contains…
Published Jan 9, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-0024 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Ie (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 9, 2007. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 9, 2007
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Description
Integer overflow in the Vector Markup Language (VML) implementation (vgx.dll) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page that contains unspecified integer properties that cause insufficient memory allocation and trigger a buffer overflow, aka the "VML Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 9, 2007 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IeMicrosoft | 6.0-sp1 | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 5.01-sp4, 7.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 9, 2007
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 9, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- patch20070109 Microsoft Windows VML Element Integer Overflow Vulnerability
- patch23677
- patch1017489
- patch929969
- patchVU#122084
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer overflow in the Vector Markup Language (VML) implementation (vgx.dll) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page that contains unspecified integer properties that cause insu…
Affected: Ie (Microsoft) versions 6.0-sp1; Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 5.01-sp4, 7.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 9, 2007.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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