CVE-2008-4564 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word Perfect Document due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the Autonomy 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-2008-4564?
CVE-2008-4564 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 18 Mar 2009. 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 wp6sr.dll in the Autonomy KeyView SDK 10.4 and earlier, as used in IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security (SMS) products, Symantec BrightMail Appliance products, and Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word Perfect Document (WPD) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4564?
It affects 10 products.
Products include Autonomy Keyview Export Sdk, Autonomy Keyview Filter Sdk, Autonomy Keyview Viewer Sdk, Ibm Lotus Notes, Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution, Symantec Brightmail and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4564?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4564 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-2008-4564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6p66-f3jg-vmhh.