CVE-2001-1061: Critical severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2001
·Updated
Vulnerability in lsmcode in unknown versions of AIX, possibly related to a usage error.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM AIX
Event History
Aug 31, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 2, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2001-1061?
All unknown versions of AIX are potentially affected by CVE-2001-1061.
2
What is the cause of the vulnerability CVE-2001-1061?
CVE-2001-1061 is related to a usage error in the lsmcode component.
3
How can I check if my AIX system is vulnerable to CVE-2001-1061?
You should review your AIX version and configuration in relation to the details of CVE-2001-1061.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-1061?
The vulnerability could lead to unintended behavior or security risks in affected AIX systems.
5
What mitigation steps should I take for CVE-2001-1061?
Evaluate your usage of lsmcode and apply updates or patches as recommended by IBM for AIX.