CVE-2007-5399: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 10 2008(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in emlsr.dll in the EML reader in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView 10.3.0.0, as used by IBM Lotus Notes, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) To, (2) Cc, (3) Bcc, (4) From, (5) Date, (6) Subject, (7) Priority, (8) Importance, or (9) X-MSMail-Priority header; (10) a long string at the beginning of an RFC2047 encoded-word in a header; (11) a long text string in an RFC2047 encoded-word in a header; or (12) a long Subject header, related to creation of an associated filename.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Notes | =6.0 | |
| HP Autonomy KeyView IDOL | =10.3.0.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =7.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =7.0.3 | |
| IBM Notes | =6.5 | |
| IBM Notes | =7.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-91/advisory/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-92/advisory/
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=463&uid=swg21298453
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28454
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28209
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28210
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019842
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1153
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1156
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41723
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490833/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490832/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5399?
CVE-2007-5399 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5399?
To fix CVE-2007-5399, you should update to the latest version of affected software that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-5399?
CVE-2007-5399 affects multiple versions of IBM Lotus Notes and Autonomy KeyView 10.3.0.0.
Can CVE-2007-5399 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5399 can be exploited remotely through carefully crafted email headers.
What impact does CVE-2007-5399 have on my system?
Exploiting CVE-2007-5399 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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