CVE-2007-6435 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted emails if HTML preview is enabled, requiring user interaction to forward or reply.
- 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-2007-6435?
CVE-2007-6435 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 18 Dec 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise before 6.5.7, when HTML preview of e-mail is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SRC attribute in an IMG element when forwarding or replying to a crafted e-mail.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6435?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6435?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6435 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-2007-6435 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6435 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7658-48jm-v2j8.