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CVE-2011-1512: Heap-based buffer overflow in xlssr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, a...

Heap-based buffer overflow in xlssr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed BIFF record in a .xls Excel spreadsheet attachment, aka SPR PRAD8E3HKR.

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A crafted Excel .xls attachment could trigger memory corruption in Lotus Notes' built-in XLS viewer and potentially run attacker-controlled code. The issue is described for IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3 using Autonomy KeyView's xlssr.dll. Remaining legacy Notes deployments should be checked quickly. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM Lotus Notes installations earlier than 8.5.2 FP3, especially where users can open or preview .xls attachments. The provided sources do not establish other affected products. High priority only where legacy Lotus Notes remains in use. The business risk is attachment-driven code execution, but urgency is lower for organizations that have retired or upgraded Notes. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IBM Lotus Notes to 8.5.2 FP3 or later where applicable.; Check IBM guidance for supported fixes and any replacement versions.; Restrict or filter legacy .xls attachments for vulnerable Notes users..

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