7.2
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2000-1122: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in setclock command in IBM AIX 4.3.x and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long argument.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1122?

    CVE-2000-1122 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1122?

    To remediate CVE-2000-1122, upgrade to a version of IBM AIX that does not include the vulnerable setclock command, specifically versions later than AIX 4.3.3.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2000-1122?

    Local users of IBM AIX versions 4.2.x and 4.3.x are affected by CVE-2000-1122.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2000-1122?

    CVE-2000-1122 can be exploited through a local buffer overflow attack, allowing execution of arbitrary commands.

  • Is CVE-2000-1122 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2000-1122 is considered a local vulnerability as it can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.

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