HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-6701
CRITICAL

CVE-2007-6701

CWE-119Published: February 13, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Client 4.91 SP4 for Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to multiple unspecified RPC functions, aka Novell bug 287919, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-2954.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-6701 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
novell1 product(s)
client
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26238
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25092
PATCHhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-045.html
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26238
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25092
PATCHhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-045.html

All References (14)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-08/0082.html
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26238Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1018471
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http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5005400.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25092Exploit · Patch
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-045.htmlPatch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35653
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-08/0082.html
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/26238Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1018471
→
http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5005400.html
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25092Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-045.htmlPatch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35653

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-6701
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 13, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-6701 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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