CVE-2004-2634
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
The (1) bos.rte.serv_aid or (2) bos.rte.console filesets in IBM AIX 5.1 and 5.2 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files via unknown attack vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/pseries.subscriptionSvcs?mode=18&ID=279
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY55789&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY55790&apar=only
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10231
- http://www.osvdb.org/5711
- http://www.osvdb.org/5712
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1009975
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11496
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16008
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2634?
CVE-2004-2634 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2634?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2634, ensure that the affected IBM AIX filesets are updated with available security patches.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2004-2634?
CVE-2004-2634 affects IBM AIX versions 5.1 and 5.2.
Can CVE-2004-2634 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2004-2634 requires local access to exploit the symlink vulnerability.
Who can be affected by CVE-2004-2634?
Local users on systems running AIX 5.1 or 5.2 can be affected by CVE-2004-2634.
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