CVE-2022-44753

HCL Notes is susceptible to a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability in wp6sr.dll in Micro Focus KeyView

Critical · published December 17, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single crafted WordPerfect file is enough to trigger this stack-based buffer overflow in HCL Notes! 🔥 Think of it like a malfunctioning assembly line that sends a poorly-designed component crashing down, disrupting the entire factory's operations. Here, one sneaky document can bring your application to its knees or even allow an attacker to execute their wildest code! An attacker could send a specially crafted WordPerfect file that crashes the application, leading to potential data loss and downtime. In a worst-case scenario, they could execute arbitrary code, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom! This is absolutely devastating and should be addressed immediately.

Put simply

Think of it like a malfunctioning assembly line that sends a poorly-designed component crashing down, disrupting the entire factory's operations. Here, one sneaky document can bring your application to its knees or even allow an attacker to execute their wildest code! This vulnerability in wp6sr.dll allows for a stack-based buffer overflow, which means that an attacker can exploit the issue to overwrite the stack with malicious code, potentially leading to remote code execution.

What to do

An attacker could send a specially crafted WordPerfect file that crashes the application, leading to potential data loss and downtime. In a worst-case scenario, they could execute arbitrary code, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom! This is absolutely devastating and should be addressed immediately. Upgrade to the latest version of HCL Notes that fixes this vulnerability, and ensure your users are trained to avoid suspicious file types. Additionally, consider implementing strict file validation to catch any crafty documents before they damage your system. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back to a secure environment in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00711 · 53.0th percentile
Published
2022-12-17T01:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 DEC 01:52Z
    HCL Notes is susceptible to a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability in wp6sr.dll in Micro Focus KeyView
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