CVE-2007-3471 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 28 Jun 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the CDE Session Manager to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges on Sun Solaris 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-2007-3471?

CVE-2007-3471 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 28 Jun 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the dtsession Common Desktop Environment (CDE) Session Manager in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3471?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Solaris.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3471?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3471 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-2007-3471 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3471 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gpmm-pwfh-wr28.