How severe is CVE-2007-6435?

CVE-2007-6435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6435?

CVE-2007-6435 affects Novell Groupwise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6435?

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-2007-6435 published?

CVE-2007-6435 was published on 2007-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6435

CVE-2007-6435 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise 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: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2007-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise before 6.5.7, when HTML preview of e-mail is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SRC attribute in an IMG element when forwarding or replying to a crafted e-mail.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6435?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise before 6.5.7, when HTML preview of e-mail is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SRC attribute in an IMG element when forwarding or replying to a crafted e-mail.
How severe is CVE-2007-6435?: CVE-2007-6435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6435?: CVE-2007-6435 affects Novell Groupwise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6435?: 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-2007-6435 published?: CVE-2007-6435 was published on 2007-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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