Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the drmgr command in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long path name.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/34981
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY95054
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96753
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96772
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017841
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1186
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33354
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/34981
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY95054
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96753
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96772
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017841
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1186
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33354
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1798?
CVE-2007-1798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the drmgr command in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long path name.
How severe is CVE-2007-1798?
CVE-2007-1798 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.