CVE-2005-0263: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 10, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in netpmon on AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -O argument.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=5.1
Remediation
Event History
Feb 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0263?
CVE-2005-0263 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0263?
To fix CVE-2005-0263, upgrade to a patched version of AIX that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
3
Which versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2005-0263?
CVE-2005-0263 affects IBM AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2005-0263?
CVE-2005-0263 can be exploited by local users with the ability to provide long command-line arguments.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2005-0263?
The impact of CVE-2005-0263 includes the risk of arbitrary code execution on the affected AIX systems.