CVE-2002-1548: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Mar 31, 2003
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in autofs on AIX 4.3.0, when using executable maps, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root, possibly related to "string handling around how the executable map is called."
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM AIX=4.3.0
Event History
Mar 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1548?
CVE-2002-1548 is considered a serious vulnerability as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1548?
To fix CVE-2002-1548, update to a patched version of AIX that resolves the executable map vulnerabilities.
3
What systems are impacted by CVE-2002-1548?
CVE-2002-1548 affects IBM AIX version 4.3.0 with the autofs service using executable maps.
4
Can CVE-2002-1548 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1548 can potentially be exploited remotely if the autofs service is improperly configured.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2002-1548?
The potential consequences of CVE-2002-1548 include unauthorized root access, leading to complete system compromise.