IBM AIX lmscode fails to display a usage error
| aix-lsmcode-usage-error (8714) |  Low Risk |
Description:
IBM AIX fails to display a usage error when a user specifies an invalid command line argument for lsmcode. This could result in insecure operating conditions.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, AIX 4.3
- IBM, AIX 4.3.1
- IBM, AIX 4.3.2
- IBM, AIX 4.3.3
Remedy:
For IBM AIX 4.3.x:
Apply APAR IY22255 fix package, available from the IBM Technical Support Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Other
References:
- IBM AIX APAR IY22255, VULNERABILITY IN LSMCODE at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/aix/2001-q3/0003.html. (From Neohapsis archive)
- IBM Technical Support Web site, AIX General Software Fixes at http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/aix/downloading.html.
- CVE-2001-1061: Vulnerability in lsmcode in unknown versions of AIX, possibly related to a usage error.
Reported:
Aug 28, 2001
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