CVE-2007-4394 Other in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 17 Aug 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can delete arbitrary files via a vulnerability in the findutils-locate cron job on SUSE Linux.

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-2007-4394?

CVE-2007-4394 is a low-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 17 Aug 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in a "core clean" cron job created by the findutils-locate package on SUSE Linux 10.0 and 10.1 and Enterprise Server 9 and 10 before 20070810 allows local users to delete of arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4394?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Novell Suse Linux, Suse Suse Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4394?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4394 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-4394 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4394 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Suse Suse Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xh3h-phv3-vx63.