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CVE-2005-2237

First published: Tue Jul 12 2005(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in the swcons command in IBM AIX 5.3, and possibly other versions, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2237?

    CVE-2005-2237 has a critical severity rating as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2237?

    To fix CVE-2005-2237, apply the latest security patches from IBM for AIX 5.3.

  • What versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2005-2237?

    CVE-2005-2237 primarily affects IBM AIX version 5.3.

  • Can CVE-2005-2237 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2005-2237 requires local access to the system to exploit.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2237?

    CVE-2005-2237 is a format string vulnerability in the swcons command.

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