CVE-2007-4228: Medium severity IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2007
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Updated

rmpvc on IBM AIX 4.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via long port logical name (-l) argument.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM AIX=4.3

Event History

Aug 8, 2007
CVE Published
10:17 PM
Aug 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4228?

CVE-2007-4228 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a system crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4228?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4228, avoid using overly long port logical names when invoking rmpvc.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-4228?

Local users on IBM AIX 4.3 are affected by CVE-2007-4228.

4

What impact does CVE-2007-4228 have on systems?

CVE-2007-4228 can cause a denial of service by crashing the system when a long port logical name is used.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-4228?

There is no specific patch available for CVE-2007-4228; users should implement preventive measures like limiting input length.

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