How severe is CVE-2007-4432?

CVE-2007-4432 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4432 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4432?

CVE-2007-4432 primarily affects Novell Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4432?

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

When was CVE-2007-4432 published?

CVE-2007-4432 was published on 2007-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4432

CVE-2007-4432 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Suse Linux
Published: 2007-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the wrapper scripts for the (1) rug, (2) zen-updater, (3) zen-installer, and (4) zen-remover programs on SUSE Linux 10.1 and Enterprise 10 allows local users to gain privileges via modified (a) LD_LIBRARY_PATH and (b) MONO_GAC_PREFIX environment variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4432?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the wrapper scripts for the (1) rug, (2) zen-updater, (3) zen-installer, and (4) zen-remover programs on SUSE Linux 10.1 and Enterprise 10 allows local users to gain privileges via modified (a) LD_LIBRARY_PATH and (b) MONO_GAC_PREFIX environment variables.
How severe is CVE-2007-4432?: CVE-2007-4432 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4432 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4432?: CVE-2007-4432 primarily affects Novell Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4432?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4432 published?: CVE-2007-4432 was published on 2007-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:10:*:enterprise_desktop:*:*:*:*:*

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