CVE-2007-1507

Name: CVE-2007-1507
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-03-20T10:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-1507 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration in OpenAFS 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 supports setuid programs within the local cell, which might allow attackers to gain privileges by spoofing a response to an AFS cache manager FetchStatus request, and setting setuid and root ownership for files in the cache.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration in OpenAFS 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 supports setuid programs within the local cell, which might allow attackers to gain privileges by spoofing a response to an AFS cache manager FetchStatus request, and setting setuid and root ownership for files in the cache.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.52%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.0
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.1
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.2
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.3
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.4
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.0
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.1
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.2
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.3
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.5
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.6
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.7
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.8
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.9
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.10
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.11
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.12
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.13
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.14
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.15
Openafs	Openafs	1.5.16

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/24582Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24599Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24607Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24720
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200704-03.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1271Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:066
http://www.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2007/000185.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2007/000186.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2007/000187.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23060
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017807
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1033Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33180
http://secunia.com/advisories/24582Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24599Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24607Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24720
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200704-03.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1271Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:066
http://www.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2007/000185.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2007/000186.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2007/000187.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23060
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017807
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1033Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33180

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1507?

How severe is CVE-2007-1507?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1507 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1507?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST