7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0119

First published: Wed Jan 14 2004(Updated: )

The secldapclntd daemon in AIX 4.3, 5.1 and 5.2 uses an Internet socket when communicating with the loadmodule, which allows remote attackers to directly connect to the daemon and conduct unauthorized activities.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=4.3.3
IBM AIX=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0119?

    CVE-2003-0119 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access by remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0119?

    To mitigate CVE-2003-0119, it is recommended to restrict access to the secldapclntd daemon and apply relevant patches from IBM.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0119?

    CVE-2003-0119 affects IBM AIX versions 4.3.3, 5.1, and 5.2.

  • What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2003-0119?

    CVE-2003-0119 allows remote attackers to connect to the secldapclntd daemon, potentially leading to unauthorized activities on the affected system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0119?

    A possible workaround for CVE-2003-0119 includes disabling the secldapclntd daemon if it is not in use, to prevent exploitation.

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