Windows 7
CVE-2017-0045
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V3 - Web Frontend Security Anti-CSRF tokens, SameSite cookies
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.64%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Windows DVD Maker in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Vista SP2 does not properly parse crafted .msdvd files, which allows attackers to obtain information to compromise. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement anti-CSRF tokens, validate Origin/Referer headers, use SameSite cookie attribute.
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This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352), which allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions. Windows DVD Maker in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Vista SP2 does not properly parse crafted .msdvd files, which allows attackers to obtain information to compromise a target system, aka "Windows DVD Maker Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Windows DVD Maker in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Vista SP2 does not properly parse crafted .msdvd files, which allows attackers to obtain information to compromise a target system, aka "Windows DVD Maker Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability."
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Request Forgery exploits the automatic credential inclusion behavior of web browsers.
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