CVE-2007-4622 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can gain privileges via integer underflow in IBM AIX dig utility using crafted TSIG key arguments.
- 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-2007-4622?
CVE-2007-4622 is a high-severity 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
Integer underflow in the dns_name_fromtext function in (1) libdns_nonsecure.a and (2) libdns_secure.a in IBM AIX 5.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted "-y" (TSIG key) command line argument to dig.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4622?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4622?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4622 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4622 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4622 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r6ww-5h8f-3m8g.