CVE-2007-1507: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-1507: The default configuration in OpenAFS 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 supports setuid programs wi...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 12:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an OpenAFS client privilege-escalation issue. In affected default configurations, an attacker may be able to make cached AFS files appear root-owned and setuid, potentially gaining elevated privileges on Unix-based clients. Exposure is limited to environments running affected OpenAFS Unix-based clients, especially legacy systems still on 1.4.x or 1.5.x versions before the fixed releases. Prioritize remediation where OpenAFS is still present. The business risk is local privilege escalation on legacy infrastructure, not broad internet-wide exposure based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenAFS 1.4.x clients to 1.4.4 or later.; Upgrade OpenAFS 1.5.x clients to 1.5.17 or later.; Apply distribution security updates from Debian, Gentoo, or the relevant OS vendor..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 06:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 20, 2007, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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openafs-setuid-privilege-escalation(33180)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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