Vulnerability in Sysstat
CVE-2007-3852
The init script (sysstat.in) in sysstat 5.1.2 up to 7.1.6 creates /tmp/sysstat.run insecurely, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
EPSS: 0.004 (35.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Sysstat — versions 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_OSVDB, vdb-entry)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3852?
- CVE-2007-3852 is a vulnerability in Sysstat, classified under CWE-264. Published 2007-08-14.
- Is CVE-2007-3852 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.