CVE-2007-6020 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted .fff file exploiting stack-based buffer overflows in the KeyView library used by various applications.
- 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-2007-6020?
CVE-2007-6020 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 stack-based buffer overflows in foliosr.dll in the Folio Flat File speed reader in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView 10.3.0.0, as used by IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security, and activePDF DocConverter, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long attribute value in a (1) DI, (2) FD, (3) FT, (4) JD, (5) JL, (6) LE, (7) OB, (8) OD, (9) OL, (10) PN, (11) PS, (12) PW, (13) RD, (14) QL, or (15) TS tag in a .fff file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6020?
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-2007-6020?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6020 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-2007-6020 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6020 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88rv-7jw7-2cm8.