CVE-2007-3717

CVE-2007-3717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rcp on Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 before 20070710 does not properly call certain helper applications, which allows local users to gain privileges by creating files with certain names, possibly containing shell metacharacters or spaces, a similar issue to CVE-2006-0225.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3717?
rcp on Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 before 20070710 does not properly call certain helper applications, which allows local users to gain privileges by creating files with certain names, possibly containing shell metacharacters or spaces, a similar issue to CVE-2006-0225.
How severe is CVE-2007-3717?
CVE-2007-3717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3717 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3717?
CVE-2007-3717 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3717?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3717 published?
CVE-2007-3717 was published on 2007-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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