CVE-2007-3680 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM AIX odm_searchpath function using a long ODMPATH variable.
- 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-2007-3680?
CVE-2007-3680 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 11 Jul 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the odm_searchpath function in libodm in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long ODMPATH environment variable.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3680?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3680?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3680 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-2007-3680 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3680 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mj9m-wc42-qxgc.