First published: Wed Feb 13 2002(Updated: )
create_keyfiles in PSSP 3.2 with DCE 3.1 authentication on AIX creates keyfile directories with world-writable permissions, which could allow a local user to delete key files and cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM AIX | =3.2.0 |
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CVE-2001-1079 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local denial of service.
To fix CVE-2001-1079, ensure that the keyfile directories created by create_keyfiles do not have world-writable permissions.
The potential impacts of CVE-2001-1079 include the ability for local users to delete key files, leading to service disruption.
CVE-2001-1079 specifically affects IBM AIX version 3.2.0 with DCE 3.1 authentication.
System administrators and users of affected IBM AIX systems should take responsibility for addressing CVE-2001-1079.