OSVDB ID: 8012 Title: IBM AIX lsmcode Usage Error Privilege Escalation |
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Description |
IBM AIX contains a flaw related to the lsmcode command that may allow an attacker to overflow a buffer by providing malicious input and it might result in privilege escalation. No further details have been provided. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Impact Unknown Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 4.3.3 (APAR IY22255), 5.1.0 (APAR IY22266) 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 |