7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4621: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Nov 05 2007(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in crontab in IBM AIX 5.2 allows local users to gain privileges via long command line arguments.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4621?

    To fix CVE-2007-4621, apply the official patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.2.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-4621?

    CVE-2007-4621 affects local users on IBM AIX version 5.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-4621 exploit?

    CVE-2007-4621 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the crontab utility.

  • Can CVE-2007-4621 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2007-4621 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.

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