What is the severity of CVE-2007-6717?

CVE-2007-6717 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6717?

To fix CVE-2007-6717, you should apply the relevant security patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-6717?

CVE-2007-6717 affects users of IBM AIX versions 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6717?

CVE-2007-6717 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the TFTP service in IBM AIX.

Can CVE-2007-6717 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2007-6717 is a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-6717

high

7.2

CWE

119

10/9/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-6717: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 10 2008(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in tftp in bos.net.tcp.client in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM AIX	=5.2.0
IBM AIX	=5.3.0

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/27437

Remedy

http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/ijhifoeblist?path=/200710/SECURITY/20071030/datafile110126&mode=7&heading=AIX53

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6717?
CVE-2007-6717 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6717?
To fix CVE-2007-6717, you should apply the relevant security patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6717?
CVE-2007-6717 affects users of IBM AIX versions 5.2.0 and 5.3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6717?
CVE-2007-6717 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the TFTP service in IBM AIX.
Can CVE-2007-6717 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-6717 is a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

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