CVE-2008-4564: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 18, 2009
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in wp6sr.dll in the Autonomy KeyView SDK 10.4 and earlier, as used in IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security (SMS) products, Symantec BrightMail Appliance products, and Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word Perfect Document (WPD) file.

Affected Software

67 affected components
Symantec Data Loss Prevention Detection Servers=7.0
Autonomy Keyview Filter Sdk=10.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.5
Symantec Mail Security=7.5..4.29
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0
Autonomy Keyview Filter Sdk=9.2.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.5
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.1
Autonomy Keyview Filter Sdk<=10.4
Symantec Mail Security=6.0.7-microsoft_exchange
Autonomy Keyview Export Sdk=10.3
Symantec Enforce=8.1
Autonomy Keyview Export Sdk=10
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.1
Autonomy Keyview Filter Sdk=10
Autonomy Keyview Viewer Sdk<=10.4
Symantec Mail Security=6.0.6-microsoft_exchange
Autonomy Keyview Viewer Sdk=2.0
Symantec Data Loss Prevention Detection Servers=8.1
Symantec Enforce=8.0
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.6
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.1.181
Symantec Mail Security=7.5.3.25
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.12
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.2
Symantec Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Agents=8.0
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0
Autonomy Keyview Viewer Sdk=10.3
Autonomy Keyview Viewer Sdk=10
Autonomy Keyview Export Sdk<=10.4
Symantec Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Agents=8.1
Symantec Data Loss Prevention Detection Servers=8.1
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.11
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.4
Autonomy Keyview Export Sdk=9.2.0
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.0.24
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.4
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.6
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.1
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.5
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.1.182
Symantec Mail Security=7.5.5.32
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.1.200
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0
Symantec Enforce=7.0
Symantec Enforce=8.1
Symantec Data Loss Prevention Detection Servers=8.0
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.1
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.1.189
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.3
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.0
Autonomy Keyview Filter Sdk=2.0
Autonomy Keyview Viewer Sdk=9.2.0
Symantec Mail Security=5.0
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.5
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.10
Symantec Mail Security=5.0.0
Symantec BrightMail=5.0
Autonomy Keyview Export Sdk=2.0

Event History

Mar 18, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4564?

CVE-2008-4564 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4564?

To fix CVE-2008-4564, update the Autonomy KeyView SDK and related products to version 10.5 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-4564?

CVE-2008-4564 affects Autonomy KeyView SDK 10.4 and earlier, IBM Lotus Notes, and various Symantec products.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4564?

CVE-2008-4564 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2008-4564 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4564 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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