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CVE-2007-6593

8.8 · HIGH

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…

Published Dec 28, 2007ibmCWE-119EPSS 6.30%

Overview

CVE-2007-6593 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes. It was published on December 28, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_notes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/058680.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/27835Refsecunia.com/advisories/27836Refsecunia.com/advisories/27849Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3499Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1019002Refwww.coresecurity.com/index.php5?action=item&id=2008Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=475&uid=swg21285600Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484272/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26604

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6593?

CVE-2007-6593 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes. It was published on December 28, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-6593?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6593?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_notes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-6593?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-6593 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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