CVE-2007-5405 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 10 Apr 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious .ag files exploiting buffer overflows in the KeyView Applix Presents reader library.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-5405?

CVE-2007-5405 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 10 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in kpagrdr.dll 2.0.0.2 and 10.3.0.0 in the Applix Presents reader in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView, as used by IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security, and activePDF DocConverter, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ag file with (1) a long ENCODING attribute in a *BEGIN tag, (2) a long token, or (3) the initial *BEGIN tag.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5405?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Activepdf Docconverter, Autonomy Keyview, Ibm Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security, Symantec Mail Security Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5405?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5405 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-2007-5405 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5405 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h466-38fm-2cfq.