CVE-2007-3471: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 28, 2007

Updated

Buffer overflow in the dtsession Common Desktop Environment (CDE) Session Manager in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Sun Solaris=8.0

Sun Solaris=9.0

Sun Solaris=10.0

Sun Solaris=9.0

Sun Solaris=8.0

Sun Solaris=10.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102954-1

Event History

Jun 28, 2007

CVE Published

06:30 PM

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3471?

CVE-2007-3471 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3471?

To mitigate CVE-2007-3471, ensure that your system is updated with the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris versions 8, 9, and 10.

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-3471?

CVE-2007-3471 affects Sun Solaris versions 8, 9, and 10 on both x86 and SPARC architectures.

Who is at risk from CVE-2007-3471?

Local users on affected Sun Solaris systems are at risk due to the buffer overflow vulnerability in the CDE Session Manager.

What can happen if CVE-2007-3471 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2007-3471 can allow local users to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the system integrity.