IBM AIX enq format string
| aix-enq-format-string (14037) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM AIX is vulnerable to a format string attack, caused by a vulnerability in the enq program. A local attacker, with printq privileges, could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, AIX 4.3.3
- IBM, AIX 5.1
- IBM, AIX 5.2
Remedy:
For IBM AIX 4.3.3:
Apply the APAR IY45253 patch, as listed in the IBM Security Advisory dated Wed Dec 17 14:42:39 CST 2003. See References.
For IBM AIX 5.1:
Apply the APAR IY46255 patch, as listed in the IBM Security Advisory dated Wed Dec 17 14:42:39 CST 2003. See References.
For IBM AIX 5.2:
Apply the APAR IY45329 patch, as listed in the IBM Security Advisory dated Wed Dec 17 14:42:39 CST 2003. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- BID-9254: IBM AIX enq Local Format String Vulnerability
- BID-926: MySQL GRANT Global Password Changing Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-1018: Format string vulnerability in enq command in AIX 4.3, 5.1, and 5.2 allows local users with rintq group privileges to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.
Reported:
Dec 17, 2003
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