Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old but serious file-parsing weakness in Autonomy/Verity KeyView's Applix Presents reader. A malicious .ag file could crash vulnerable software or run attacker-controlled code when parsed by products that embed the affected component, including IBM Lotus Notes, Symantec Mail Security, and activePDF DocConverter. Exposure is most likely in legacy document-viewing, mail-security, or conversion workflows that still use the affected KeyView Applix Presents parser or bundled products named in the CVE description. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact where present. Prioritize systems that automatically parse incoming documents or email attachments, because exploitation could occur before a user deliberately opens a file. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using Autonomy/Verity KeyView Applix Presents parsing.; Check IBM, Symantec, Autonomy, and activePDF guidance for fixed builds.; Disable or restrict .ag file processing where business use is unnecessary..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- autonomy-keyview-applix-multiple-bo(41721)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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