What is the severity of CVE-2007-5397?

CVE-2007-5397 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5397?

To mitigate CVE-2007-5397, upgrade to activePDF Server version 3.8.6.16 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-5397?

CVE-2007-5397 affects activePDF Server versions up to and including 3.8.5.14.

Can CVE-2007-5397 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-5397 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5397?

CVE-2007-5397 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-5397

high

7.5

CWE

119

28/2/2008

17/9/2024

CVE-2007-5397: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Feb 28 2008(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the activePDF Server service (aka APServer.exe) in activePDF Server 3.8.4 and 3.8.5.14, and possibly other versions before 3.8.6.16, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a size field that is less than the actual size of the data.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
activePDF Server	<=3.8.5.14
activePDF Server	<=3.8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5397?
CVE-2007-5397 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5397?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5397, upgrade to activePDF Server version 3.8.6.16 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-5397?
CVE-2007-5397 affects activePDF Server versions up to and including 3.8.5.14.
Can CVE-2007-5397 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5397 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5397?
CVE-2007-5397 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5397?
CVE-2007-5397 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5397?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5397, upgrade to activePDF Server version 3.8.6.16 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-5397?
CVE-2007-5397 affects activePDF Server versions up to and including 3.8.5.14.
Can CVE-2007-5397 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5397 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5397?
CVE-2007-5397 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.