CVE-2004-0545: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Jun 10, 2004
·Updated
LVM for AIX 5.1 and 5.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=5.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 10, 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-2004-0545?
CVE-2004-0545 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file integrity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0545?
To fix CVE-2004-0545, you should update IBM AIX to a version that has patched this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0545?
CVE-2004-0545 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 5.1 and 5.2.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0545?
CVE-2004-0545 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
5
Is CVE-2004-0545 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2004-0545 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local access to the system.