CVE-2005-2236: High severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Jul 12, 2005
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in the paginit command in IBM AIX 5.3, and possibly other versions, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via format strings in command line arguments.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM AIX=5.3
Event History
Jul 12, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2236?
CVE-2005-2236 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2236?
To fix CVE-2005-2236, it is recommended to update IBM AIX to the latest patched version provided by IBM.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2236?
Local users on systems running IBM AIX 5.3 and possibly other versions are affected by CVE-2005-2236.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2236?
CVE-2005-2236 is a format string vulnerability that arises from improper handling of format strings in command line arguments.
5
Can CVE-2005-2236 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-2236 requires local access to the system for exploitation.