CVE-2007-5225

CVE-2007-5225 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-189.

Key facts

Description

Integer signedness error in FIFO filesystems (named pipes) on Sun Solaris 8 through 10 allows local users to read the contents of unspecified memory locations via a negative maximum length value to the I_PEEK ioctl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5225?
Integer signedness error in FIFO filesystems (named pipes) on Sun Solaris 8 through 10 allows local users to read the contents of unspecified memory locations via a negative maximum length value to the I_PEEK ioctl.
How severe is CVE-2007-5225?
CVE-2007-5225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5225 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5225?
CVE-2007-5225 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5225?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5225 published?
CVE-2007-5225 was published on 2007-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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