CVE-2007-3931

Description

The wrap_setuid_third_party_application function in the installation script for the Samsung SCX-4200 Driver 2.00.95 adds setuid permissions to third party applications such as xsane and xscanimage, which allows local users to gain privileges.

4.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://it.slashdot.org/it/07/07/18/0319203.shtml
http://secunia.com/advisories/26092	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/38214	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24953	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://linuxfr.org/forums/15/22562.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3931?: CVE-2007-3931 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-3931?: To fix CVE-2007-3931, 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-2007-3931 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-3931 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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