What is the severity of CVE-2007-4353?

CVE-2007-4353 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4353?

To fix CVE-2007-4353, ensure that you update your IBM AIX systems to a patched version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2007-4353?

CVE-2007-4353 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3.

What programs are involved in CVE-2007-4353?

The programs involved in CVE-2007-4353 include chpath, rmpath, and devinstall in bos.rte.methods.

Who can exploit CVE-2007-4353?

CVE-2007-4353 can be exploited by local users who have access to the system group.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-4353

medium

6.9

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

15/8/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-4353: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 15 2007(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allow local users in the system group to gain root privileges via unspecified vectors involving the (1) chpath, (2) rmpath, and (3) devinstall programs in bos.rte.methods.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM AIX	=5.3
IBM AIX	=5.2

Remedy

ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/26420

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4353?
CVE-2007-4353 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4353?
To fix CVE-2007-4353, ensure that you update your IBM AIX systems to a patched version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2007-4353?
CVE-2007-4353 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3.
What programs are involved in CVE-2007-4353?
The programs involved in CVE-2007-4353 include chpath, rmpath, and devinstall in bos.rte.methods.
Who can exploit CVE-2007-4353?
CVE-2007-4353 can be exploited by local users who have access to the system group.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4353?
CVE-2007-4353 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4353?
To fix CVE-2007-4353, ensure that you update your IBM AIX systems to a patched version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2007-4353?
CVE-2007-4353 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3.
What programs are involved in CVE-2007-4353?
The programs involved in CVE-2007-4353 include chpath, rmpath, and devinstall in bos.rte.methods.
Who can exploit CVE-2007-4353?
CVE-2007-4353 can be exploited by local users who have access to the system group.