CVE-2007-4228: Medium severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Aug 8, 2007
·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.