CVE-2007-2359 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 30 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Ghost Service Manager to escalate privileges on systems running Symantec backup and recovery products.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-2359?

CVE-2007-2359 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Apr 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Ghost Service Manager, as used in Symantec Norton Ghost, Norton Save & Recovery, LiveState Recovery, and BackupExec System Recovery before 20070426, allows local users to gain privileges via a long string.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2359?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Symantec Backupexec System Recovery, Symantec Livestate Recovery, Symantec Norton Ghost, Symantec Norton Save and Recovery.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2359 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-2359 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2359 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vjc-rvgp-29xx.