IBM AIX errpt command buffer overflow
| aix-errpt-bo (10302) |  High Risk |
Description:
The errpt command in IBM AIX is used to create reports from error logs. IBM AIX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the errpt. A local attacker could overflow a buffer and gain root privileges on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
For IBM AIX 4.3.3:
Apply APAR IY34018 patch, as listed in IBM SECURITY ADVISORY Fri Sep 27 15:53:22 CDT 2002. See References.
For IBM AIX 5.1.0:
Apply APAR IY31320 patch, as listed in IBM SECURITY ADVISORY Fri Sep 27 15:53:22 CDT 2002. See References.
—OR—
Apply the temporary fixes for this vulnerability, as listed in IBM SECURITY ADVISORY Fri Sep 27 15:53:22 CDT 2002. See References.
References:
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, Security Holes & Exploits 11 Jun 2003: Exploit Code Released for errpt.
- BID-5885: IBM AIX ERRPT Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1468: Buffer overflow in errpt in AIX 4.3.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM AIX 4.3
- IBM AIX 4.3.1
- IBM AIX 4.3.2
- IBM AIX 4.3.3
- IBM AIX 5.1
Reported:
Sep 27, 2002
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