CVE-2007-5397 (GCVE-0-2007-5397)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2008-02-28 20:00 – Updated: 2024-09-17 00:42
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in the activePDF Server service (aka APServer.exe) in activePDF Server 3.8.4 and 3.8.5.14, and possibly other versions before 3.8.6.16, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a size field that is less than the actual size of the data.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
3 references
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|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28013 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-87/advisory/ | x_refsource_MISC |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/27371 | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA |
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