CVE-2007-4222: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 29 2007(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the TagAttributeListCopy function in nnotes.dll in IBM Lotus Notes before 7.0.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML email, related to duplicate RTF conversion when the recipient operates on this email.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Lotus Notes | <=7.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4222?
CVE-2007-4222 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I mitigate CVE-2007-4222?
Mitigation for CVE-2007-4222 can be accomplished by upgrading IBM Lotus Notes to version 7.0.3 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-4222?
CVE-2007-4222 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted HTML emails.
Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2007-4222?
CVE-2007-4222 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions prior to 7.0.3.
Can CVE-2007-4222 be exploited without user interaction?
CVE-2007-4222 requires user interaction for exploitation, as it depends on the recipient opening a crafted HTML email.
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- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm lotus notes
- version/ibm lotus notes/7.0.2