CVE-2007-4394: Low severity SUSE SuSE Linux vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in a "core clean" cron job created by the findutils-locate package on SUSE Linux 10.0 and 10.1 and Enterprise Server 9 and 10 before 20070810 allows local users to delete of arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=10
Novell SUSE Linux=10.0
Novell SUSE Linux=10.1

Event History

Aug 17, 2007
CVE Published
10:17 PM
Aug 18, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4394?

CVE-2007-4394 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to delete arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4394?

To fix CVE-2007-4394, you should upgrade the affected SUSE Linux system to versions released after 20070810.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4394?

CVE-2007-4394 affects SUSE Linux 9.0, SUSE Linux 10.0, and SUSE Linux 10.1, including Enterprise Server versions.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2007-4394?

Local users with access to the affected systems can exploit CVE-2007-4394 to delete arbitrary files.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4394?

CVE-2007-4394 is an unspecified local privilege escalation vulnerability originating from a misconfigured cron job.

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