Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the separate_word function in tokenize.c in Link Grammar 4.1b and possibly other versions, as used in AbiWord Link Grammar 4.2.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long word, as reachable through the separate_sentence function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Link Grammar | Link Grammar | 4.1b |
| Abiword | Abiword Link Grammar | 4.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=450695
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=196803
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27300Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27340Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27631Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27702Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27783Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28101Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-78/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-79/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-27.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1432
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483368/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483370/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26365
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5395?
CVE-2007-5395 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the separate_word function in tokenize.c in Link Grammar 4.1b and possibly other versions, as used in AbiWord Link Grammar 4.2.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbi...
How severe is CVE-2007-5395?
CVE-2007-5395 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5395?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Link Grammar Link Grammar, Abiword Abiword Link Grammar.