CVE-2007-6593 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted Lotus 1-2-3 files exploiting buffer overflows in the KeyView SDK used by IBM Lotus Notes.
- 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-2007-6593?
CVE-2007-6593 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 28 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in l123sr.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView SDK, as used by IBM Lotus Notes 5.x through 8.x, allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) Length and (2) Value fields for certain Types in a Lotus 1-2-3 (.123) file in the Worksheet File (WKS) format, as demonstrated by a file with a crafted SRANGE record, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5909.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6593?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6593?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6593 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-2007-6593 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6593 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6f4-f2q5-cx7v.