1676 : IBM AIX setsenv x= Argument Overflow
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Dec 01, 2000

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in IBM AIX. The setsenv command fails to validate the x= parameter resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause execution of arbitrary code as the root user resulting in a loss of confidentiality and/or integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade AIX using the APAR numbers AIX 4.2: IY10721 and AIX 4.3: IY08812 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

International Business Machines Corporation
Watch-list
AIX
Watch-list
4.3.3
4.3.0
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.2.1
4.2.0

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