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IBM AIX portmir vulnerable to buffer overflow via echo_error

Vulnerability Note VU#433499

Original Release Date: 2001-09-26 | Last Revised: 2001-09-26

Overview

There is a buffer overflow in the IBM AIX portmir command that may allow local users to gain root privileges.

Description

There is a buffer overflow in the echo_error routine of the IBM AIX portmir command. An attacker may be able to corrupt lock files in the "/etc/locks" directory.

Impact

While full impact of this vulnerability is not known for sure, it appears that attackers with access to a local account may be able to gain root privileges.

Solution

Apply a Patch

IBM has released patches to correct this problem. For AIX version 4.3.0, system administrators should apply APAR#IY07832.

Vendor Information

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Acknowledgements

This document was written by Cory F. Cohen.

Other Information

CVE IDs: None
Date Public: 2000-01-27
Date First Published: 2001-09-26
Date Last Updated: 2001-09-26 20:22 UTC
Document Revision: 6

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