CVE-2007-4217 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'ftp' utility's 'domacro' function within IBM AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3. This flaw allows local users to escalate privileges by providing an excessively long parameter to a macro, specifically demonstrated via the '$' command. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its low attack complexity and the potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, nor significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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