CVE-2007-6008: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 15 2007(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in emlsr.dll before 2.0.0.4 in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView Viewer, Filter, and Export SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Content-Type header line in an EML file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomy KeyView | <=2.0 | |
| Autonomy KeyView | <=2.0 | |
| Autonomy KeyView | <=2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6008?
CVE-2007-6008 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6008?
To fix CVE-2007-6008, upgrade Autonomy KeyView to version 2.0.0.5 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6008?
CVE-2007-6008 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6008?
CVE-2007-6008 affects users of Autonomy's KeyView Viewer, Filter, and Export SDK versions prior to 2.0.0.4.
Can CVE-2007-6008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-6008 can be exploited remotely via a crafted EML file with a long Content-Type header.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/remedy
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/autonomy
- canonical/autonomy keyview
- version/autonomy keyview/2.0