CVE-2007-4217 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM AIX FTP macro function to gain elevated privileges.
- 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-2007-4217?
CVE-2007-4217 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 5 Nov 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 domacro function in ftp in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long parameter to a macro, as demonstrated by executing a macro via the '$' command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4217?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4217 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-2007-4217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4217 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3xr-442j-43hf.