CVE-2007-5764: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=648
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4078
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ10840
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ10841
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ10842
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ10844
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28609
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27428
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019264
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0261
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39912
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5616
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5764?
CVE-2007-5764 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5764?
CVE-2007-5764 affects local users of IBM AIX versions 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1.
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.
Can CVE-2007-5764 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-5764 cannot be exploited remotely and requires local access to the affected system.
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