CVE-2007-6008 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Nov 2007 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted EML file exploiting a heap overflow in the KeyView SDK.

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-2007-6008?

CVE-2007-6008 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 2007. 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in emlsr.dll before 2.0.0.4 in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView Viewer, Filter, and Export SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Content-Type header line in an EML file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6008?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Autonomy Keyview Export Sdk, Autonomy Keyview Filter Sdk, Autonomy Keyview Viewer Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6008 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-2007-6008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hf4q-p7pr-fvwm.