CVE-2008-1101: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 10 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in kvdocve.dll in the KeyView document viewing engine in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView, as used by IBM Lotus Notes 7.0.2 and 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname, as demonstrated by a long SRC attribute of an IMG element in an HTML document.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HP Autonomy KeyView IDOL | =2.0.0.2 | |
| HP Autonomy KeyView IDOL | =10.3.0.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =6.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =6.5 | |
| IBM Notes | =7.0 | |
| IBM Notes | =7.0.2 | |
| IBM Notes | =7.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-12/advisory/
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=463&uid=swg21298453
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28454
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28140
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28209
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28210
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1153
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1156
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41725
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490826/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1101?
CVE-2008-1101 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1101?
To fix CVE-2008-1101, users should upgrade to a patched version of IBM Lotus Notes or Verity KeyView that resolves the buffer overflow issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1101?
CVE-2008-1101 affects users of IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.0.2, and 7.0.3, as well as certain versions of Verity KeyView.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1101?
CVE-2008-1101 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting long pathnames.
Can CVE-2008-1101 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1101 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HTML documents containing long SRC attributes.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/weakness
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/autonomy
- canonical/hp autonomy keyview idol
- version/hp autonomy keyview idol/2.0.0.2
- version/hp autonomy keyview idol/10.3.0.0
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm notes
- version/ibm notes/6.0
- version/ibm notes/6.5
- version/ibm notes/7.0
- version/ibm notes/7.0.2
- version/ibm notes/7.0.3