CVE-2007-6594
Overview
CVE-2007-6594 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes. It was published on December 28, 2007.
Technical Description
IBM Lotus Notes 8 for Linux before 8.0.1 uses (1) unspecified weak permissions for the installation kit obtained through a Notes 8 download and (2) 0777 permissions for the installdata file that is created by setup.sh, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_notes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | lotus_notes | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-6594?
CVE-2007-6594 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes. It was published on December 28, 2007.
How severe is CVE-2007-6594?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6594?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_notes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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