CVE-2007-4621: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 5, 2007
·Updated
Buffer overflow in crontab in IBM AIX 5.2 allows local users to gain privileges via long command line arguments.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM AIX=5.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 5, 2007
CVE Published
04:46 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4621?
CVE-2007-4621 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4621?
To fix CVE-2007-4621, apply the official patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.2.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-4621?
CVE-2007-4621 affects local users on IBM AIX version 5.2.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2007-4621 exploit?
CVE-2007-4621 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the crontab utility.
5
Can CVE-2007-4621 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-4621 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.