IBM AIX drmgr command buffer overflow
| ibmaix-drmgr-bo (33354) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM AIX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the drmgr command. By sending a specially-crafted drmgr command with an overly long path name, a local attacker could overflow a buffer to cause a core dump and execute arbitrary commands on the system with root privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, AIX 5.2
- IBM, AIX 5.3
Remedy:
For AIX 5.3:
Refer to IBM APAR IY96753 or IBM APAR IY95054 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For AIX 5.2:
Refer to IBM APAR IY96772 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- IBM APAR IY95054, BUFFER OVERFLOW VULNERABILITY IN DRMGR at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY95054.
- IBM APAR IY96753, BUFFER OVERFLOW VULNERABILITY IN DRMGR at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96753.
- IBM APAR IY96772, BUFFER OVERFLOW VULNERABILITY IN DRMGR at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96772.
- CVE-2007-1798: Buffer overflow in the drmgr command in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long path name.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-1186: IBM AIX drmgr Command Pathname Handling Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1017841: IBM AIX Buffer Overflow in drmgr Command May Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Reported:
Mar 29, 2007
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