CVE-2007-1658Windows Vista Vulnerability
Windows Mail in Microsoft Windows Vista might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute certain programs via a link to a (1) local file or (2) UNC share pathname in which there is a directory with the same base name as an executable program at the same level, as…
Published Mar 24, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-1658 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Windows Vista (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 36% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
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
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Description
Windows Mail in Microsoft Windows Vista might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute certain programs via a link to a (1) local file or (2) UNC share pathname in which there is a directory with the same base name as an executable program at the same level, as demonstrated using C:/windows/system32/winrm (winrm.cmd) and migwiz (migwiz.exe).
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows VistaMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 24, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- exploit20070323 Microsoft Windows Vista - Windows Mail Client Side Code Execution Vulnerability
- exploitExploitDB-29771
- exploit23103
- other20070323 Re: Microsoft Windows Vista - Windows Mail Client Side Code Execution Vulnerability
- other20070323 Re: Microsoft Windows Vista - Windows Mail Client Side Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows Mail in Microsoft Windows Vista might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute certain programs via a link to a (1) local file or (2) UNC share pathname in which there is a directory with the same base name as an executable program at the same level, as demonstrated using C:/windows/system32/winrm (winr…
Affected: Windows Vista (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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