AIX "getconf" contains buffer overflow vulnerability

Overview

IBM AIX getconf contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Description

IBM AIX contains the getconf command that provides information about system configuration. An unspecified buffer overflow condition has been identified in getconf and may lead to arbitrary code execution by local users.

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Impact

Local, authenticated users may be able to execute arbitrary code.

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Solution

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IBM has issued updates to address this issue. Please see documents IY73850 and IY73814 for more information.

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Vendor Information

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Updated: September 29, 2005

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

IBM has issued updates to address this issue. Please see documents IY73850 and IY73814 for more information.

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us [email](<mailto:[email protected]?Subject=VU%23602300 Feedback>).

CVSS Metrics

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References

• <http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY73814&gt;
• <http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY73850&gt;
• <http://secunia.com/advisories/16996/&gt;

Acknowledgements

Thanks to IBM for reporting this vulnerability.

This document was written by Ken MacInnis.

Other Information

CVE IDs:	CVE-2005-3060
Severity Metric:	10.13 Date Public: