Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the swcons command in bos.rte.console in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3504 and CVE-2007-0978.
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
- http://osvdb.org/40400
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26715PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98532
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98804Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98819
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25562Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3059
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=3855Patch
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=3856
- http://osvdb.org/40400
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26715PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98532
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98804Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98819
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25562Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4791?
CVE-2007-4791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the swcons command in bos.rte.console in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3504 and CVE-2007...
How severe is CVE-2007-4791?
CVE-2007-4791 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-2007-4791?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.