CVE-2007-3852
First published: Tue Aug 14 2007(Updated: )
The init script (sysstat.in) in sysstat 5.1.2 up to 7.1.6 creates /tmp/sysstat.run insecurely, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sysstat | =6.0.2 | |
| Sysstat | =7.1.5 | |
| Sysstat | =7.0.3 | |
| Sysstat | =7.1.4 | |
| Sysstat | =7.0.1 | |
| Sysstat | =6.0.1 | |
| Sysstat | =5.1.2 | |
| Sysstat | =7.0.0 | |
| Sysstat | =5.1.4 | |
| Sysstat | =6.0.5 | |
| Sysstat | =7.0.2 | |
| Sysstat | =6.0.3 | |
| Sysstat | =5.1.5 | |
| Sysstat | =6.0.0 | |
| Sysstat | =7.1.1 | |
| Sysstat | =7.0.4 | |
| Sysstat | =7.1.2 | |
| Sysstat | =6.0.4 | |
| Sysstat | =7.1.3 | |
| Sysstat | =5.1.3 | |
| Sysstat | =7.1.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3852?
CVE-2007-3852 is classified as high severity due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3852?
To fix CVE-2007-3852, upgrade sysstat to version 7.1.7 or later, where the issue has been resolved.
Which versions of sysstat are affected by CVE-2007-3852?
CVE-2007-3852 affects sysstat versions 5.1.2 to 7.1.6.
What is the impact of an exploit using CVE-2007-3852?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-3852 can lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising system integrity.
Who can exploit CVE-2007-3852?
CVE-2007-3852 can be exploited by any local user who has access to the affected sysstat versions.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/author
- vendor/sysstat
- canonical/sysstat
- version/sysstat/5.1.2
- version/sysstat/5.1.3
- version/sysstat/5.1.4
- version/sysstat/5.1.5
- version/sysstat/6.0.0
- version/sysstat/6.0.1
- version/sysstat/6.0.2
- version/sysstat/6.0.3
- version/sysstat/6.0.4
- version/sysstat/6.0.5
- version/sysstat/7.0.0
- version/sysstat/7.0.1
- version/sysstat/7.0.2
- version/sysstat/7.0.3
- version/sysstat/7.0.4
- version/sysstat/7.1.1
- version/sysstat/7.1.2
- version/sysstat/7.1.3
- version/sysstat/7.1.4
- version/sysstat/7.1.5
- version/sysstat/7.1.6