CVE-2007-6020

CVE-2007-6020 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Activepdf Docconverter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Activepdf Docconverter
• Published: 2008-04-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in foliosr.dll in the Folio Flat File speed reader in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView 10.3.0.0, as used by IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security, and activePDF DocConverter, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long attribute value in a (1) DI, (2) FD, (3) FT, (4) JD, (5) JL, (6) LE, (7) OB, (8) OD, (9) OL, (10) PN, (11) PS, (12) PW, (13) RD, (14) QL, or (15) TS tag in a .fff file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6020?

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in foliosr.dll in the Folio Flat File speed reader in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView 10.3.0.0, as used by IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security, and activePDF DocConverter, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long attribute value in a (1) DI, (2) FD, (3) FT, (4) JD, (5) JL, (6) LE, (7) OB, (8) OD, (9) OL, (10) PN, (11) PS, (12) PW, (13) RD, (14) QL, or (15) TS tag in a .fff file.

How severe is CVE-2007-6020?

CVE-2007-6020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6020?

CVE-2007-6020 primarily affects Activepdf Docconverter. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6020?

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-2007-6020 published?

CVE-2007-6020 was published on 2008-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/27763
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28140
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28209
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28210
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29342
• http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-104/advisory/
• http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-105/advisory/
• http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-106/advisory/
• http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-107/advisory/
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019805
• http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=463&uid=swg21298453
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490827/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490829/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490830/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490831/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28454
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019841
• http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.04.08e.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1153
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1154
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1156
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41716

Affected products (13)

• cpe:2.3:a:activepdf:docconverter:3.8.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:autonomy:keyview:2.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:autonomy:keyview:10.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:5.0.1:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:7.5:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security_appliance:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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