OSVDB ID: 8005 Title: IBM AIX mail/mailx Long Argument Overflow |
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A local overflow exists in IBM AIX. The mail/mailx command fails to validate input resulting in a possible buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary command execution. The mail/mailx utility is not SUID and thus does not result in privilege escalation nor loss of confidentiality and/or integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity, Impact Unknown Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified OSVDB: Myth / Fake |
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Upgrade to version 4.3.3 (APAR IY29516), 5.1.0 (APAR IY28170) 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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Unknown or Incomplete |