First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in setsenv command in IBM AIX 4.3.x and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long "x=" argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM AIX | =4.3.2 | |
IBM AIX | =4.3 | |
IBM AIX | =4.2.1 | |
IBM AIX | =4.2 | |
IBM AIX | =4.3.3 | |
IBM AIX | =4.3.1 |
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CVE-2000-1119 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary command execution by local users.
To fix CVE-2000-1119, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of IBM AIX that is not vulnerable, such as AIX 5.0 or later.
CVE-2000-1119 affects IBM AIX versions 4.3.x and earlier, including 4.2.x.
No, CVE-2000-1119 can only be exploited locally by users who already have access to the system.
CVE-2000-1119 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.