Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Novell NetMail AntiVirus Agent
CVE-2007-6302

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Novell
Status
Netmail
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 December 2007

What is CVE-2007-6302?

The vulnerability in Novell NetMail's avirus.exe component, present in versions prior to Messaging Architects M+NetMail 3.52f, is characterized by multiple heap-based buffer overflows. Attackers can exploit these weaknesses by supplying specially crafted ASCII integers as memory allocation arguments, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code remotely. This presents a significant security risk for users of these affected products if timely measures are not taken.

References

https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishi...
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4112
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-072.html
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EPSS Score

13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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