CVE-2007-1748
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface in the Domain Name System (DNS) Server Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP 4, Server 2003 SP 1, and Server 2003 SP 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long zone name containing character constants…
Published Apr 13, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-1748 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Windows 2000 (Microsoft), Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 8, 2007. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 78% 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.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface in the Domain Name System (DNS) Server Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP 4, Server 2003 SP 1, and Server 2003 SP 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long zone name containing character constants represented by escape sequences.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 8, 2007 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 2000Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows 2003 ServerMicrosoft | sp1, sp2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 13, 2007
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 8, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory24871
- advisoryhttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/935964.mspx
- advisoryADV-2007-1366
- exploitMSF ms07_029_msdns_zonename.rb
- exploitMSF ms07_029_msdns_zonename.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface in the Domain Name System (DNS) Server Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP 4, Server 2003 SP 1, and Server 2003 SP 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long zone name containing character constants represented by escape sequences.
Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft) versions sp1, sp2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 8, 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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