Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-3852 is an old sysstat init-script flaw. Vulnerable versions created a temporary file in /tmp insecurely, letting a local user run arbitrary code. The business risk is highest on legacy Linux systems where untrusted users have shell access. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running sysstat 5.1.2 through 7.1.6, especially multi-user servers or hosts with local accounts. Modern supported distributions are less likely affected, but inventory evidence is needed. Treat as a targeted legacy-system remediation item. It is not internet-facing based on the supplied evidence, but it can matter on shared Linux servers because local users may gain unintended code execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory sysstat versions across Linux hosts.; Apply vendor-provided sysstat updates for each distribution.; Prioritize multi-user and shared shell servers..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- sysstat-init-privilege-escalation(36045)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=188808CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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