Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView mimesr.dll buffer overflow
| autonomy-mimesr-bo (41856) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView Viewer, which is used in IBM Lotus Notes, and possibly other applications, is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the Text mail (MIME) mimesr.dll file. By persuading a victim to view a specially-crafted email message containing a malformed Text mail (MIME) attachment using one of the affected file viewers, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the victim's application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, Lotus Notes 6.0
- IBM, Lotus Notes 6.5
- IBM, Lotus Notes 7.0
- IBM, Lotus Notes 8.0
- IBM, Lotus Notes 8.0.1
Remedy:
For IBM Lotus Notes:
Refer to IBM Technote (FAQ) 1298453 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Autonomy Web site, KeyView Export SDK at http://www.autonomy.com/content/Products/KeyView/export_sdk.en.html.
- IBM Technote (FAQ) 1298453, Potential security vulnerabilities in Lotus Notes file viewers for Applix Presents, Folio Flat File, HTML speed reader, KeyView and MIME at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=463&uid=swg21298453.
- IBM Web site, Lotus Notes at http://www-306.ibm.com/software/lotus/products/notes/.
- CVE-2008-1718: Buffer overflow in mimesr.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.0, might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted Text mail (MIME) attachment.
Reported:
Apr 08, 2008
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