CVE-2007-4623
CVE-2007-4623 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm Aix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the sendrmt function in bellmail in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the m command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4623?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the sendrmt function in bellmail in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the m command.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4623?
- CVE-2007-4623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4623 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4623?
- CVE-2007-4623 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-2007-4623?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4623 published?
- CVE-2007-4623 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/bellmail_ifix.tar
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=617
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27437
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018871
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ05065
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ05066
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26257
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3669
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/ijhifoeblist?mode=7&heading=AIX53&path=%2F200710%2FSECURITY%2F20071030%2Fdatafile094529
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38150
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4943
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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