First published: Thu Apr 10 2008(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in kpagrdr.dll 2.0.0.2 and 10.3.0.0 in the Applix Presents reader in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView, as used by IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security, and activePDF DocConverter, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ag file with (1) a long ENCODING attribute in a *BEGIN tag, (2) a long token, or (3) the initial *BEGIN tag.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
ActivePDF DocConverter | =3.8.2_.5 | |
ActivePDF DocConverter | =3.8.4.0 | |
Verity KeyView Viewing SDK | =2.0.0.2 | |
Verity KeyView Viewing SDK | =10.3.0.0 | |
IBM Lotus Notes | =6.0 | |
IBM Lotus Notes | =6.5 | |
IBM Lotus Notes | =7.0 | |
IBM Lotus Notes | =7.0.2 | |
IBM Lotus Notes | =7.0.3 | |
Symantec Mail Security | =5.0 | |
Symantec Mail Security | =5.0.0 | |
Symantec Mail Security | =5.0.1 | |
Symantec Mail Security | =7.5 | |
Symantec Mail Security Appliance | =5.0 | |
Symantec Mail Security appliance | =5.0 |
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CVE-2007-5405 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution through manipulated .ag files.
To fix CVE-2007-5405, update to the latest versions of affected software including ActivePDF DocConverter, IBM Lotus Notes, and Symantec Mail Security.
CVE-2007-5405 affects specific versions of ActivePDF DocConverter, IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security, and Verity KeyView Viewing SDK.
Yes, CVE-2007-5405 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted .ag files.
CVE-2007-5405 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.