CVE-2000-1124: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 9, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in piobe command in IBM AIX 4.3.x allows local users to gain privileges via long environmental variables.
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-2000-1124?
CVE-2000-1124 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-1124?
To fix CVE-2000-1124, update IBM AIX to a version that has addressed this buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-1124?
CVE-2000-1124 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 4.3.1, 4.3.2, and 4.3.3.
4
What causes CVE-2000-1124?
CVE-2000-1124 is caused by a buffer overflow in the piobe command when handling long environmental variables.
5
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-1124?
Exploiting CVE-2000-1124 can allow local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on an affected system.