CVE-2007-0394

Description

HP HP-UX B11.11 does not properly verify the status of file descriptors before setuid execution, which allows local users to gain privileges by closing file descriptor 0, 1, or 2 and then invoking a setuid program, a variant of CVE-2002-0572.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.09%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457279/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457315/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0394?: CVE-2007-0394 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-0394?: To fix CVE-2007-0394, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-0394 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-0394 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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