23127 : IBM AIX unix_mp/unix_64 Kernel EMULATE_VMX Local DoS
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-02-14

Description

AIX contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when an unspecified condition occurs regarding EMULATE_VMX in the unix_mp and unix_64 kernels, and will result in loss of availability for the platform.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, the vendor has released patch APAR IY79595 to address this vulnerability.

Products

International Business Machines Corporation

AIX

5.3.0

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 18795
CVE ID: 2006-0666 (see also: NVD)
Vendor Specific Solution URL: http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/abl/fixinfo?release=53&b=5300-04&c=Security

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.9
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-02-15 | Disagree?

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