CVE-2007-3124

Description

Buffer overflow in backup/src/vmsbackup.c (aka the backup utility) in FreeVMS before 0.3.6 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long string in response to an "extract [ny]" prompt.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://osvdb.org/35521	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34820	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24333	vdb entry patch
ftp://freevms.nvg.org/pub/vms/freevms/freevms-0_3_6.tgz	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3124?: CVE-2007-3124 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-3124?: To fix CVE-2007-3124, 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-2007-3124 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-3124 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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