How severe is CVE-2007-4393?

CVE-2007-4393 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4393 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4393?

CVE-2007-4393 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4393?

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

When was CVE-2007-4393 published?

CVE-2007-4393 was published on 2007-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4393

CVE-2007-4393 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 2007-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The installation script for orarun on SUSE Linux before 20070810 places the oracle user into the disk group, which allows the local oracle user to read or write raw disk partitions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4393?: The installation script for orarun on SUSE Linux before 20070810 places the oracle user into the disk group, which allows the local oracle user to read or write raw disk partitions.
How severe is CVE-2007-4393?: CVE-2007-4393 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4393 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4393?: CVE-2007-4393 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4393?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4393 published?: CVE-2007-4393 was published on 2007-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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