Title: IBM AIX dtterm Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation
Info
Disclosure
Aug 30, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
AIX contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges and execute arbitrary code with root privileges. The issue is triggered due to an unspecified error in 'dtterm'. This flaw may lead to a loss of Integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Other
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, IBM has released a patch to address this vulnerability.