IBM AIX uuq -r buffer overflow
| aix-uuq-bo (8757) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM AIX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the /usr/bin/uuq program. By sending an overly long string to uuq using the -r command line option, a local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, AIX 4.3
- IBM, AIX 4.3.1
- IBM, AIX 4.3.2
- IBM, AIX 4.3.3
- IBM, AIX 5.1
Remedy:
For IBM AIX 4.3.x:
Apply APAR IY23401 patch, available from the IBM Technical Support Web site. See References.
For IBM AIX 5.1:
Apply APAR IY24231 patch, available from the IBM Technical Support Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- IBM AIX APAR IY23401, SECURITY: BUFFER OVERFLOW VULNERABILITY IN /USR/BIN/UUQ at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/aix/2001-q4/0000.html. (From Neohapsis archive)
- IBM AIX APAR IY24231, SECURITY: BUFFER OVERFLOW VULNERABILITY IN /USR/BIN/UUQ at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY24231.
- IBM Technical Support Web site, AIX General Software Fixes at http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/aix/downloading.html.
- BID-8801: IBM AIX UUQ Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-1095: Buffer overflow in uuq in AIX 4 could alllow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -r parameter.
- OSVDB ID: 5469: AIX uuq -r Local Overflow
Reported:
Oct 09, 2001
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