CVE-2007-0978 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 16 Feb 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in swcons to gain elevated privileges on IBM AIX systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-0978?

CVE-2007-0978 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 16 Feb 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in swcons in IBM AIX 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via long input data.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0978?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0978?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-0978 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0978 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Aix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2vfv-v6m4-65x6.