CVE-2004-1054
First published: Wed Dec 22 2004(Updated: )
Untrusted execution path vulnerability in invscout in IBM AIX 5.1.0, 5.2.0, and 5.3.0 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious "uname" program, which is executed from lsvpd after lsvpd has been invoked by invscout.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5.3_l | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2_l | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.1l | |
| IBM AIX | =5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=171&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64852&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64976&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64820&apar=only
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18619
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1054?
CVE-2004-1054 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1054?
To mitigate CVE-2004-1054, users should avoid allowing untrusted modifications to the PATH environment variable and apply any security patches provided by IBM.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1054?
CVE-2004-1054 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 5.1.0, 5.2.0, and 5.3.0.
What causes CVE-2004-1054?
CVE-2004-1054 is caused by the invscout program executing a malicious 'uname' program pointed to by a modified PATH environment variable.
Can CVE-2004-1054 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2004-1054 requires local access to the system, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
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