CVE-2007-3333 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM AIX systems via a stack-based buffer overflow in the capture utility triggered by terminal control sequences.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-3333?
CVE-2007-3333 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 26 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in capture in IBM AIX 5.3 SP6 and 5.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of terminal control sequences.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3333?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3333?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3333 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-2007-3333 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3333 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g7f2-v9m3-f42q.