How severe is CVE-2007-4238?

CVE-2007-4238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4238?

CVE-2007-4238 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-4238 published?

CVE-2007-4238 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4238

CVE-2007-4238 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: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2007-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

AIX 5.2 and 5.3 install pioinit with user and group ownership of bin, which allows local users with bin or possibly printq privileges to gain root privileges by modifying pioinit.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4238?: AIX 5.2 and 5.3 install pioinit with user and group ownership of bin, which allows local users with bin or possibly printq privileges to gain root privileges by modifying pioinit.
How severe is CVE-2007-4238?: CVE-2007-4238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4238?: CVE-2007-4238 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4238 published?: CVE-2007-4238 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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