IBM AIX pioout command buffer overflow
| aix-piooutcommand-bo (39912) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM AIX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. By sending an overly long string to the pioout command, a local attacker with system group membership could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges or cause the server to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, AIX 5.2
- IBM, AIX 5.3
- IBM, AIX 6.1
Remedy:
Apply the patch for your system, as listed in the IBM Subscription service Bulletin. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- IBM Subscription service Bulletin, AIX pioout buffer overflow at http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4078.
- iDefense PUBLIC ADVISORY: 01.23.08, IBM AIX pioout BSS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability at http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=648.
- BID-27428: IBM AIX 'pioout' Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-5764: Buffer overflow in the pioout program in printers.rte in IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line option.
- SA28609: IBM AIX Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1019264: AIX Buffer Overflow in pioout Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-0261: IBM AIX Multiple Privilege Escalation and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Jan 22, 2008
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