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CVE-2007-4135

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2007-4135 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NFSv4 ID mapper (nfsidmap) before 0.17 does not properly handle return values from the getpwnam_r function when performing a username lookup, which can cause it to report a file as being owned by "root" instead of "nobody" if the file exists on the server but not on the client.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NFSv4 ID mapper (nfsidmap) before 0.17 does not properly handle return values from the getpwnam_r function when performing a username lookup, which can cause it to report a file as being owned by "root" instead of "nobody" if the file exists on the server but not on the client.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

26.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Nfsv4Nfsidmap<= 0.16.22

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4135?
The NFSv4 ID mapper (nfsidmap) before 0.17 does not properly handle return values from the getpwnam_r function when performing a username lookup, which can cause it to report a file as being owned by "root" instead of "nobody" if the file exists on the server but not on the client.
How severe is CVE-2007-4135?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4135 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4135?
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