CVE-2003-0696: Medium severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Jan 8, 2004
·Updated
The getipnodebyname() API in AIX 5.1 and 5.2 does not properly close sockets, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion).
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=5.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 8, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 20, 2004
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2003-0696?
CVE-2003-0696 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through resource exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0696?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0696, upgrade to a later version of AIX that implements proper socket closure in the getipnodebyname() API.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0696?
CVE-2003-0696 affects IBM AIX versions 5.1 and 5.2.
4
What action should I take if I am using AIX 5.1 or 5.2?
If you are using AIX 5.1 or 5.2, it is critical to upgrade to a patched version to avoid exploitation of CVE-2003-0696.
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Can CVE-2003-0696 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0696 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger a denial of service on affected systems.