CVE-2007-5544

Name: CVE-2007-5544
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-10-29T21:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5544 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Lotus Notes before 6.5.6, and 7.x before 7.0.3; and Domino before 6.5.5 FP3, and 7.x before 7.0.2 FP1; uses weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for memory mapped files (shared memory) in IPC, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information, or inject Lotus Script or other character sequences into a session.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Lotus Notes before 6.5.6, and 7.x before 7.0.3; and Domino before 6.5.5 FP3, and 7.x before 7.0.2 FP1; uses weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for memory mapped files (shared memory) in IPC, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information, or inject Lotus Script or other character sequences into a session.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Lotus Domino	< 6.5.5
Ibm	Lotus Domino	>= 7.0, < 7.0.2
Ibm	Lotus Domino	6.5.5
Ibm	Lotus Domino	7.0.2
Ibm	Lotus Notes	<= 6.5.5
Ibm	Lotus Notes	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/27321Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21257030Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26146Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2007-013.txtNot Applicable
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3598Permissions Required
http://secunia.com/advisories/27321Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21257030Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26146Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2007-013.txtNot Applicable
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3598Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5544?

How severe is CVE-2007-5544?

CVE-2007-5544 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5544?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST