Title: IBM Parallel Environment Arbitrary Code Execution
Info
Disclosure
Apr 22, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Parallel Environment contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The problem is that some sample code used to demonstrate features of the Network Table and Switch Table APIs contains a flaw, which could allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code, resulting in a loss of integrity. No further details have been provided.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
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.