CVE-2007-5399

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in emlsr.dll in the EML reader in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView 10.3.0.0, as used by IBM Lotus Notes, allow remote…

published April 10, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A heap-based buffer overflow in emlsr.dll can be exploited by an attacker using a long email header! Imagine a sneaky delivery person who crams an oversized package into your mailbox, causing everything to jam — that's what this vulnerability does! Picture this: your email server is like a busy post office, and these email headers are the packages arriving. If the packages (headers) are too big, they can overflow the sorting area, causing chaos and allowing intruders to access sensitive areas where they shouldn't be. This could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on the server, potentially giving them full control over the system. The implications can be severe, as they might not only read sensitive emails but also alter data or spread malware within your network. It's like inviting an unwelcome guest who wreaks havoc at your gathering!

Put simply

Picture this: your email server is like a busy post office, and these email headers are the packages arriving. If the packages (headers) are too big, they can overflow the sorting area, causing chaos and allowing intruders to access sensitive areas where they shouldn't be. Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in emlsr.dll within Autonomy KeyView allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying overly long headers in email messages. This vulnerability arises from the mishandling of certain header fields, including To, Cc, Bcc, From, Date, Subject, and others.

What to do

This could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on the server, potentially giving them full control over the system. The implications can be severe, as they might not only read sensitive emails but also alter data or spread malware within your network. It's like inviting an unwelcome guest who wreaks havoc at your gathering! Ensure you're using a version of Autonomy KeyView that is patched against this vulnerability. Review email header processing to limit the maximum size allowed, and consider implementing intrusion detection to catch any suspicious activity. Don't let those oversized packages slide! You’ve got this! Take these steps, and you’ll keep your email server safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05531 · 92.7th percentile
Published
2008-04-10T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 APR 18:00Z
    Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in emlsr.dll in the EML reader in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView 10.3.0.0, as used by IBM Lotus Notes, allow remote…
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