IBM AIX secldapclntd daemon could allow unauthorized data access
| aix-secldapclntd-unauth-access (11452) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in the secldapclntd daemon in IBM AIX could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to data and modify user accounts. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially-crafted message to the secldapclntd daemon.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For IBM AIX 5.2:
Apply APAR IY40157, as listed in IBM SECURITY ADVISORY Fri Feb 21 11:00:00 CST 2003. See References.
For IBM AIX 5.1:
Apply APAR IY40228, as listed in IBM SECURITY ADVISORY Fri Feb 21 11:00:00 CST 2003. See References.
For IBM AIX 4.3.3:
Apply APAR IY40510, as listed in IBM SECURITY ADVISORY Fri Feb 21 11:00:00 CST 2003. See References.
References:
- BID-7264: IBM AIX secldapclntd Unauthorized Data Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-0119: The secldapclntd daemon in AIX 4.3, 5.1 and 5.2 uses an Internet socket when communicating with the loadmodule, which allows remote attackers to directly connect to the daemon and conduct unauthorized activities.
- SA8221: IBM AIX secldapclntd Authentication Vulnerability
- US-CERT VU#624713: IBM AIX secldapclntd daemon authentication vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- IBM AIX 4.3.3
- IBM AIX 5.1
- IBM AIX 5.2
Reported:
Feb 21, 2003
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