MEDIUM
CVE-2007-6305
CWE-119Published: December 10, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7 R3.2.0 allow attackers to gain privileges via "some HMC commands."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-6305 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27961Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27961Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-6305
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 10, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-6305 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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