CVE-2000-1123: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 9, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in pioout command in IBM AIX 4.3.x and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected Software
4 affected components
IBM AIX=4.3.2
IBM AIX=4.3
IBM AIX=4.3.3
IBM AIX=4.3.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 9, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1123?
CVE-2000-1123 has a critical severity due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-1123?
To fix CVE-2000-1123, IBM AIX users should update to a patched version of the AIX operating system that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
What versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2000-1123?
CVE-2000-1123 affects IBM AIX versions 4.3.1, 4.3.2, and 4.3.3 and earlier.
4
What is the cause of CVE-2000-1123?
CVE-2000-1123 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability in the pioout command of IBM AIX.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2000-1123?
CVE-2000-1123 can be exploited by local users with access to the system running vulnerable versions of IBM AIX.