What is the severity of CVE-2007-0394?

CVE-2007-0394 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0394?

To mitigate CVE-2007-0394, ensure that setuid programs are designed to properly handle file descriptor verification and consider applying relevant system patches provided by HP.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-0394?

CVE-2007-0394 affects local users operating on HP-UX version 11.11.

What is the impact of CVE-2007-0394?

The impact of CVE-2007-0394 is that it allows local users to execute setuid programs with increased privileges, compromising system security.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-0394?

A potential workaround for CVE-2007-0394 is to restrict the use of setuid programs or implement access controls to limit local user privileges.

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CVE-2007-0394

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

19/1/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-0394

First published: Fri Jan 19 2007(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=11.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0394?
CVE-2007-0394 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0394?
To mitigate CVE-2007-0394, ensure that setuid programs are designed to properly handle file descriptor verification and consider applying relevant system patches provided by HP.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-0394?
CVE-2007-0394 affects local users operating on HP-UX version 11.11.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-0394?
The impact of CVE-2007-0394 is that it allows local users to execute setuid programs with increased privileges, compromising system security.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-0394?
A potential workaround for CVE-2007-0394 is to restrict the use of setuid programs or implement access controls to limit local user privileges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0394?
CVE-2007-0394 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0394?
To mitigate CVE-2007-0394, ensure that setuid programs are designed to properly handle file descriptor verification and consider applying relevant system patches provided by HP.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-0394?
CVE-2007-0394 affects local users operating on HP-UX version 11.11.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-0394?
The impact of CVE-2007-0394 is that it allows local users to execute setuid programs with increased privileges, compromising system security.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-0394?
A potential workaround for CVE-2007-0394 is to restrict the use of setuid programs or implement access controls to limit local user privileges.