IBM AIX contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to modify user accounts. The issue is triggered when a specially crafted LDAP request is sent to the secldapclntd daemon. It is possible that the flaw may allow modification of user accounts resulting in a loss of integrity.
Upgrade AIX using the APAR numbers AIX 4.3.3: IY40510, AIX 5.1.0: IY40228 and AIX 5.2.0: IY40517 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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