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CVE-2007-5406

First published: Thu Apr 10 2008(Updated: )

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, does not properly parse long tokens, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a crafted .ag file.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Notes=6.0
IBM Notes=6.5
IBM Notes=7.0
IBM Notes=8.0
IBM Notes=8.0.1
Symantec Mail Security<=7.5
Symantec Mail Security=5.0
Symantec Mail Security=5.0
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.0
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.1
HP Autonomy KeyView IDOL

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-5406?

    CVE-2007-5406 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can impact system performance.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-5406?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-5406, ensure you are using the latest updates and patches for affected software such as IBM Lotus Notes and Symantec Mail Security.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2007-5406?

    CVE-2007-5406 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.0 through 8.0.1, Symantec Mail Security versions up to 7.5, and Verity KeyView.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2007-5406 allow?

    CVE-2007-5406 may allow remote attackers to exploit vulnerable parsing and lead to excessive CPU and memory consumption, resulting in a denial of service.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2007-5406?

    There are indications that the vulnerability in CVE-2007-5406 can be leveraged by attackers, but specific exploit details are not widely disclosed.

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