Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in perl.rte 5.8.0.10 through 5.8.0.95 on IBM AIX 5.2, and 5.8.2.10 through 5.8.2.50 on AIX 5.3, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to the installation and "waiting for a legitimate user to execute a binary that ships with Perl."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2 |
References
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/perl_ifix.tar.ZPatch
- http://osvdb.org/36754
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25478PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98394
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98395
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY98396&apar=only
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24241Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018177
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2004
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/perl_ifix.tar.ZPatch
- http://osvdb.org/36754
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25478PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98394
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98395
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY98396&apar=only
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2996?
CVE-2007-2996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in perl.rte 5.8.0.10 through 5.8.0.95 on IBM AIX 5.2, and 5.8.2.10 through 5.8.2.50 on AIX 5.3, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to the i...
How severe is CVE-2007-2996?
CVE-2007-2996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.