CVE-2007-6593: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 28, 2007
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Updated

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in l123sr.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView SDK, as used by IBM Lotus Notes 5.x through 8.x, allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) Length and (2) Value fields for certain Types in a Lotus 1-2-3 (.123) file in the Worksheet File (WKS) format, as demonstrated by a file with a crafted SRANGE record, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5909.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0

Event History

Dec 28, 2007
CVE Published
09:46 PM
Dec 29, 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-2007-6593?

CVE-2007-6593 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2007-6593?

CVE-2007-6593 affects multiple versions of IBM Lotus Notes, specifically 5.0 through 8.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2007-6593?

To mitigate CVE-2007-6593, users should apply the latest patches provided by IBM for Lotus Notes.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6593?

CVE-2007-6593 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via crafted Lotus 1-2-3 files.

5

Can CVE-2007-6593 be exploited without user interaction?

Exploitation of CVE-2007-6593 requires user assistance to open a maliciously crafted Lotus 1-2-3 file.

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