MEDIUM
CVE-2007-2063
CWE-264Published: April 18, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
SSH Tectia Server for IBM z/OS before 5.4.0 uses insecure world-writable permissions for (1) the server pid file, which allows local users to cause arbitrary processes to be stopped, or (2) when _BPX_BATCH_UMASK is missing from the environment, creates HFS files with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read or modify these files and have other unknown impact.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-2063 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
ssh1 product(s)
tectia server
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24916Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1414Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24916Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1414Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-2063
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 18, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-2063 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.