CVE-2007-4794

Name: CVE-2007-4794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-09-10T21:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-4794 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in fcstat in devices.common.IBM.fc.rte in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long input parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in fcstat in devices.common.IBM.fc.rte in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long input parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.2
Ibm	Aix	5.3

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4794?

Buffer overflow in fcstat in devices.common.IBM.fc.rte in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long input parameter.

How severe is CVE-2007-4794?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4794 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4794?

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Source: NVD / NIST