How severe is CVE-2007-5909?

CVE-2007-5909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5909 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5909?

CVE-2007-5909 primarily affects Activepdf Docconverter. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5909?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-5909 published?

CVE-2007-5909 was published on 2007-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5909

CVE-2007-5909 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Activepdf Docconverter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Activepdf Docconverter
Published: 2007-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView Viewer, Filter, and Export SDK before 9.2.0.12, as used by ActivePDF DocConverter, IBM Lotus Notes before 7.0.3, Symantec Mail Security, and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) AG file to kpagrdr.dll, (2) AW file to awsr.dll, (3) DLL or (4) EXE file to exesr.dll, (5) DOC file to mwsr.dll, (6) MIF file to mifsr.dll, (7) SAM file to lasr.dll, or (8) RTF file to rtfsr.dll. NOTE: the WPD (wp6sr.dll) vector is covered by CVE-2007-5910.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5909?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView Viewer, Filter, and Export SDK before 9.2.0.12, as used by ActivePDF DocConverter, IBM Lotus Notes before 7.0.3, Symantec Mail Security, and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) AG file to kpagrdr.dll, (2) AW file to awsr.dll, (3) DLL or (4) EXE file to exesr.dll, (5) DOC file to mwsr.dll, (6) MIF file to mifsr.dll, (7) SAM file to lasr.dll, or (8) RTF file to rtfsr.dll. NOTE: the WPD (wp6sr.dll) vector is covered by CVE-2007-5910.
How severe is CVE-2007-5909?: CVE-2007-5909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5909 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5909?: CVE-2007-5909 primarily affects Activepdf Docconverter. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5909?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5909 published?: CVE-2007-5909 was published on 2007-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:activepdf:docconverter:3.8.2_.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autonomy:keyview_export_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autonomy:keyview_filter_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autonomy:keyview_viewer_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0:*:appliance:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.0:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.0.24:*:appliance:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.1:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:7.5:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*

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