Description
Buffer overflow in multiple "p" commands in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) penable or other hard-linked files including (2) pdisable, (3) pstart, (4) phold, (5) pdelay, or (6) pshare.
Product(s):
- IBM AIX 5.1
- IBM AIX 5.1L
- IBM AIX 5.2.2
- IBM AIX 5.2
- IBM AIX 5.2 L
- IBM AIX 5.3
- IBM AIX 5.3 sp6
- IBM AIX 5.3 L
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-2233, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-2233 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.