CVE-2007-1993
CVE-2007-1993 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the pfs_mountd.rpc RPC daemon in the Portable File System (PFS) in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending "a call to procedure 5, followed by a crafted payload to procedure 2."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1993?
- Buffer overflow in the pfs_mountd.rpc RPC daemon in the Portable File System (PFS) in HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, and B.11.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending "a call to procedure 5, followed by a crafted payload to procedure 2."
- How severe is CVE-2007-1993?
- CVE-2007-1993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1993 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1993?
- CVE-2007-1993 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1993?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-1993 published?
- CVE-2007-1993 was published on 2007-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00913684
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=512
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24855
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23401
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017893
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1343
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33567
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5751
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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