IBM AIX bos.net.tcp.client tftp buffer overflow
| aix-tftp-client-bo (45651) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM AIX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the tftp bos.net.tcp.client. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unknown attack vectors to overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, AIX 5.2.0
- IBM, AIX 5.3.0
Remedy:
No remedy available as of June 27, 2009.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- IBM APAR IZ03054, IZ03054: POTENTIAL SECURITY ISSUE. APPLIES TO AIX 5200-10 at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ03054.
- IBM APAR IZ03060, IZ03060: POTENTIAL SECURITY ISSUE. APPLIES TO AIX 5300-06 at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ03060.
- IBM Bulletin, Mon Oct 29 11:24:49 CDT 2007, AIX tftp buffer overflow vulnerability at http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/ijhifoeblist?path=/200710/SECURITY/20071030/datafile110126&mode=7&heading=AIX53.
- CVE-2007-6717: Buffer overflow in tftp in bos.net.tcp.client in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
- SA27437: IBM AIX Multiple Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Sep 20, 2008
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