IBM AIX WebSM insecure permissions
| aix-websm-insecure-permissions (39906) |  Low Risk |
Description:
IBM AIX WebSM Remote Client creates certain files with world writable permissions when installed on Linux. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write data to the affected files.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, AIX 5.2
- IBM, AIX 5.3
Remedy:
Apply the patch for your system, as listed in the IBM Subscription service Bulletin. See References.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- IBM Subscription service Bulletin, AIX incorrect file permissions Linux WebSM remote client at http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4066.
- BID-27433: IBM AIX WebSM Remote Client For Linux Local Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0585: sysmgt.websm.webaccess in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 has world writable permissions for unspecified WebSM Remote Client files, which allows local users to alter the behavior of this client by overwriting these files.
- SA28609: IBM AIX Multiple Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-0261: IBM AIX Multiple Privilege Escalation and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Jan 22, 2008
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