CVE-2007-4003
CVE-2007-4003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Aix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
pioout in IBM AIX 5.3 SP6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by specifying a malicious library with the -R (ParseRoutine) command line argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4003?
- pioout in IBM AIX 5.3 SP6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by specifying a malicious library with the -R (ParseRoutine) command line argument.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4003?
- CVE-2007-4003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4003 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4003?
- CVE-2007-4003 affects Ibm Aix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4003?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-4003 published?
- CVE-2007-4003 was published on 2007-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=569
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26219
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ01121
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ01122
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25084
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018466
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2677
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35628
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
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