CVE-2007-5395: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 07 2007(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the separate_word function in tokenize.c in Link Grammar 4.1b and possibly other versions, as used in AbiWord Link Grammar 4.2.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long word, as reachable through the separate_sentence function.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/4.2.5 | <1. | 1. |
| Link Grammar | =4.1b | |
| AbiWord | =4.2.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-78/advisory/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-79/advisory/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27300
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27340
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=371221
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=196803
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00411.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-27.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-545-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26365
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27631
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27783
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=450695
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1432
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28101
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3771
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38317
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483370/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483368/100/0/threaded
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-5395
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=255061&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=255061&action=edit
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-5395 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5395
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2007-5395.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5395?
CVE-2007-5395 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5395?
To fix CVE-2007-5395, users should upgrade to the latest patched version of Link Grammar or AbiWord that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-5395?
CVE-2007-5395 affects Link Grammar version 4.1b and AbiWord Link Grammar version 4.2.4.
Can CVE-2007-5395 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5395 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted input.
What types of attacks can CVE-2007-5395 enable?
CVE-2007-5395 can enable stack-based buffer overflow attacks that may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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