CVE-2007-6016 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the PVATLCalendar.PVCalendar.1 ActiveX control within Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server (BEWS) versions 11d and 12.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing excessively long string values to specific properties when calling the Save method. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating high severity. It can be exploited remotely over the network with medium attack complexity and does not require authentication, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the CISA KEV catalog or experiencing widespread community discussion, exploit code is publicly available, including a Metasploit module and entries on ExploitDB, suggesting a potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
11dCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec_for_windows_server:11d:11.0.6235:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11dCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec_for_windows_server:11d:11.0.7170:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec_for_windows_server:12.0:12.0.1364:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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