CVE-2007-5909: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 10, 2007
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Updated

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView Viewer, Filter, and Export SDK before 9.2.0.12, as used by ActivePDF DocConverter, IBM Lotus Notes before 7.0.3, Symantec Mail Security, and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) AG file to kpagrdr.dll, (2) AW file to awsr.dll, (3) DLL or (4) EXE file to exesr.dll, (5) DOC file to mwsr.dll, (6) MIF file to mifsr.dll, (7) SAM file to lasr.dll, or (8) RTF file to rtfsr.dll. NOTE: the WPD (wp6sr.dll) vector is covered by CVE-2007-5910.

Affected Software

11 affected components
ActivePDF DocConverter=3.8.2_.5
Autonomy Keyview Export Sdk<=9.2.0
Autonomy Keyview Filter Sdk<=9.2.0
Autonomy Keyview Viewer Sdk<=9.2.0
IBM Lotus Notes<=7.0.2
Symantec Mail Security=5.0
Symantec Mail Security=5.0
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.0
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.0.24
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.1
Symantec Mail Security=7.5

Event History

Nov 10, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5909?

CVE-2007-5909 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5909?

To fix CVE-2007-5909, you should update the affected software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5909?

CVE-2007-5909 affects several products including Autonomy KeyView Viewer, various versions of Symantec Mail Security, and ActivePDF DocConverter.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2007-5909?

CVE-2007-5909 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system through crafted inputs.

5

What are the versions affected by CVE-2007-5909?

Versions of Autonomy KeyView SDK prior to 9.2.0.12 and specific versions of Symantec Mail Security and IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2007-5909.

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