Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ftp client in IBM AIX 5.3 SP6 and 5.2.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger the overflow in a gets function call. NOTE: the client is setuid root on AIX, so this issue crosses privilege boundaries.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=571
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26219Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ01812
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ01813
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25077
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018465
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2675
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35627
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=571
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26219Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ01812
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ01813
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25077
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4004?
CVE-2007-4004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the ftp client in IBM AIX 5.3 SP6 and 5.2.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger the overflow in a gets function call. NOTE: the client...
How severe is CVE-2007-4004?
CVE-2007-4004 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4004?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.