CVE-2007-5764: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 25, 2008
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the pioout program in printers.rte in IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line option.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=6.1
Event History
Jan 25, 2008
CVE Published
01:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5764?
CVE-2007-5764 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-5764?
To fix CVE-2007-5764, apply the appropriate patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5764?
CVE-2007-5764 affects local users of IBM AIX versions 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1.
4
What causes CVE-2007-5764?
CVE-2007-5764 is caused by a buffer overflow in the pioout program due to a long command line option.
5
Can CVE-2007-5764 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-5764 cannot be exploited remotely and requires local access to the affected system.