CVE-2007-4353

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allow local users in the system group to gain root privileges via unspecified vectors involving the (1) chpath, (2) rmpath, and (3) devinstall programs in bos.rte.methods.

6.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2860	vdb entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ00531	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35971	vdb entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ01433	vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018549	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/26420	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README	patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25270	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4353?: CVE-2007-4353 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-4353?: To fix CVE-2007-4353, 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-2007-4353 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-4353 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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