CVE-2007-4222: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 29, 2007
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM Lotus Notes<=7.0.2

Event History

Oct 29, 2007
CVE Published
10:46 PM
Oct 30, 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-2007-4222?

CVE-2007-4222 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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