First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in paginit in AIX 5.1 through 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long username.
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 |
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CVE-2004-1330 describes a buffer overflow in paginit in AIX versions 5.1 through 5.3 that allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long username.
AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 are affected by CVE-2004-1330.
By exploiting CVE-2004-1330, attackers can execute arbitrary code on the affected AIX system.
Mitigating CVE-2004-1330 involves applying relevant patches and ensuring that user inputs, such as usernames, are appropriately validated.
Yes, CVE-2004-1330 can only be exploited by local users on the affected AIX systems.