Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the domacro function in ftp in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long parameter to a macro, as demonstrated by executing a macro via the '$' command.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ftp_ifix.tarPatch
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=616
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27437Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018871
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ05487
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ05488
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26260Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3669
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/ijhifoeblist?mode=7&headPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38162
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ftp_ifix.tarPatch
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=616
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27437Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018871
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ05487
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4217?
CVE-2007-4217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the domacro function in ftp in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long parameter to a macro, as demonstrated by executing a macro via the '$...
How severe is CVE-2007-4217?
CVE-2007-4217 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-2007-4217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.