OSVDB ID: 7998 Title: IBM AIX dump_smutil.sh Symlink Privilege Escalation |
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IBM AIX contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to overwrite arbitrary files. The issue is triggered when the shell script dump_smutil.sh makes use of a file in /tmp which can point to critical system files. It is possible that the flaw may allow any file to be overwritten resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 4.3.3 (APAR IY34617), 5.1.0 (APAR IY33055), 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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