7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-2359: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 30 2007(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Ghost Service Manager, as used in Symantec Norton Ghost, Norton Save & Recovery, LiveState Recovery, and BackupExec System Recovery before 20070426, allows local users to gain privileges via a long string.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery=6.5
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery=6.52
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery=6.52a
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery=6.53
Symantec System Recovery=6.0
Symantec System Recovery=6.01
Symantec System Recovery=6.02
Ghost=10.0
Ghost=10.0
Ghost=10.0
Ghost=10.01
Symantec Norton Save and Recovery=1.01
Symantec Norton Save and Recovery=1.01b
Symantec Norton Save and Recovery=11.0
Symantec Norton Save and Recovery=11.01
Symantec Norton Save and Recovery=11.01b

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-2359?

    CVE-2007-2359 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-2359?

    To fix CVE-2007-2359, users should update their affected Symantec products to the versions released after April 26, 2007.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2007-2359?

    CVE-2007-2359 affects various versions of Symantec Norton Ghost, Norton Save & Recovery, LiveState Recovery, and Backup Exec System Recovery.

  • Can CVE-2007-2359 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2007-2359 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2007-2359?

    The potential consequences of CVE-2007-2359 include unauthorized access and control over the affected system, leading to potential data loss or corruption.

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