CVE-2007-4793: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 10, 2007
·Updated
Buffer overflow in xlplm in plm.server.rte in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 10, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Sep 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4793?
CVE-2007-4793 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4793?
To resolve CVE-2007-4793, apply the patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4793?
Local users running IBM AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3 are affected by CVE-2007-4793.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4793?
CVE-2007-4793 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation.
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When was CVE-2007-4793 disclosed?
CVE-2007-4793 was disclosed in 2007, highlighting security concerns in IBM AIX operating systems.