CVE-2007-4796: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 10, 2007
·Updated
Buffer overflow in uucp in bos.net.uucp 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
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-2007-4796?
CVE-2007-4796 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4796?
To fix CVE-2007-4796, users should apply the relevant patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4796?
CVE-2007-4796 affects local users of IBM AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3 who can exploit the buffer overflow vulnerability.
4
What software is impacted by CVE-2007-4796?
CVE-2007-4796 impacts the uucp utility in the bos.net.uucp component of IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4796?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2007-4796 might include restricting access to the uucp utility until a patch can be applied.