CVE-2007-2359: Buffer Overflow

Published 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.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Symantec BackupExec System Recovery=6.5
Symantec BackupExec System Recovery=6.52
Symantec BackupExec System Recovery=6.52a
Symantec BackupExec System Recovery=6.53
Symantec LiveState Recovery=6.0
Symantec LiveState Recovery=6.01
Symantec LiveState Recovery=6.02
Symantec Norton Ghost=10.0
Symantec Norton Ghost=10.0
Symantec Norton Ghost=10.0
Symantec Norton 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

Event History

Apr 30, 2007
CVE Published
10:19 PM
May 1, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2007-2359 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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