Lucene search
K

AIX 4.24.3 - netstat -Z Statistic Clearing

🗓️ 03 Sep 2000 00:00:00Reported by alex medvedevType 
exploitpack
 exploitpack
👁 10 Views

AIX 4.x allows users to reset netstat statistics without root access, compromising program tracking.

Code
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1660/info

A vulnerability exists in versions 4.x. x of AIX, from IBM. Any local user can utilize the -Z command to netstat, without needing to be root. This will cause interface statistics to be reset. This could potentially interfere with programs that track statistical information.

$ netstat -in --> shows stats
$ netstat -Zi --> clears them without checking the uid

Data

Build on a solid foundation with Vulners data

We provide the essential building blocks for cybersecurity solutions with comprehensive, structured, and constantly updated vulnerability and exploits data

Api

Power your application with Vulners API

The Vulners REST API offers reliable, high-performance access to vulnerability intelligence, with 99.9% SLA uptime and CDN-backed data delivery for seamless global access

App

Assess and manage vulnerabilities with Vulners tools

Built on top of Vulners' database and SDK, end-user solutions give security professionals and developers lightweight and powerful tools for vulnerability remediation