First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in GNU make for IBM AIX 4.3.3, when installed setgid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long CC argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM AIX | =4.3.3 |
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CVE-2004-2312 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
To fix CVE-2004-2312, remove the setgid bit from the GNU make binary or upgrade to a version not affected by the vulnerability.
CVE-2004-2312 specifically affects GNU make when installed setgid on IBM AIX version 4.3.3.
CVE-2004-2312 can be exploited by local users who have access to the vulnerable system.
The implications of CVE-2004-2312 include unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing malicious local users to execute commands with higher privileges.