7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0544: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 10 2004(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in LVM for AIX 5.1 and 5.2 allow local users to gain privileges via the (1) putlvcb or (2) getlvcb commands.

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-2004-0544?

    CVE-2004-0544 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0544?

    To fix CVE-2004-0544, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of AIX.

  • What versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2004-0544?

    CVE-2004-0544 affects AIX versions 4.3.3, 5.1, and 5.2.

  • What vulnerability type is CVE-2004-0544?

    CVE-2004-0544 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2004-0544 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2004-0544 requires local access to exploit, making it less of a threat from remote attackers.

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