# CVE-2007-2923: The launch method in the LocalExec ActiveX control (LocalExec.ocx) in Novell exteNd Director 4.1 and Portal Services allows remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-06-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The launch method in the LocalExec ActiveX control (LocalExec.ocx) in Novell exteNd Director 4.1 and Portal Services allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://osvdb.org/37318
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/360/3169416_f.SAL_Public.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2235
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34898
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/793433
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25710
- http://www.novell.com/documentation/nedse41/readmesp2.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24493
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018258

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