Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the PVATLCalendar.PVCalendar.1 ActiveX control in pvcalendar.ocx in the scheduler component in the Media Server in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server (BEWS) 11d 11.0.6235 and 11.0.7170, and 12.0 12.0.1364, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) _DOWText0, (2) _DOWText1, (3) _DOWText2, (4) _DOWText3, (5) _DOWText4, (6) _DOWText5, (7) _DOWText6, (8) _MonthText0, (9) _MonthText1, (10) _MonthText2, (11) _MonthText3, (12) _MonthText4, (13) _MonthText5, (14) _MonthText6, (15) _MonthText7, (16) _MonthText8, (17) _MonthText9, (18) _MonthText10, or (19) _MonthText11 property value when executing the Save method. NOTE: the vendor states "Authenticated user involvement required," but authentication is not needed to attack a client machine that loads this control.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Backup Exec For Windows Server | 11d |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27885Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-101/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019524
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/308669.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26904Patch
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.28.html
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.29.htmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0718Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2672Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5205
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27885Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-101/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019524
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/308669.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26904Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6016?
CVE-2007-6016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the PVATLCalendar.PVCalendar.1 ActiveX control in pvcalendar.ocx in the scheduler component in the Media Server in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server (BEW...
How severe is CVE-2007-6016?
CVE-2007-6016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Backup Exec For Windows Server.