CVE-2012-6349: Buffer overflow in the .mdb parser in Autonomy KeyView IDOL, as used in IBM Notes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4, allo

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HIGH 9.3MITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6349 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting keyview idol, lotus notes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the .mdb parser in Autonomy KeyView IDOL, as used in IBM Notes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka SPR KLYH92XL3W.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: autonomy · ibm

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-07-18 16:51 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autonomy keyview idol MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy keyview-idol || rpm -q keyview-idol || keyview-idol --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

ibm lotus notes DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.5 · 8.5.0.0 · 8.5.0.1 · 8.5.1 · 8.5.1.0 · 8.5.1.1 · 8.5.1.2 · 8.5.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lotus-notes || rpm -q lotus-notes || lotus-notes --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lotus-notes sudo apt install lotus-notes=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5> sudo apt-mark hold lotus-notes

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list lotus-notes sudo dnf downgrade lotus-notes-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5> sudo dnf versionlock add lotus-notes

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-6349?

keyview idol: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; lotus notes: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-6349 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6349 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-6349 affect?

CVE-2012-6349 affects keyview idol, lotus notes. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in the .mdb parser in Autonomy KeyView IDOL, as used in IBM Notes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka SPR KLYH92XL3W.

How urgent is CVE-2012-6349?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity

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