CVE-2005-2237: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
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-2005-2237?
CVE-2005-2237 has a critical severity rating as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2237?
To fix CVE-2005-2237, apply the latest security patches from IBM for AIX 5.3.
3
What versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2005-2237?
CVE-2005-2237 primarily affects IBM AIX version 5.3.
4
Can CVE-2005-2237 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-2237 requires local access to the system to exploit.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2237?
CVE-2005-2237 is a format string vulnerability in the swcons command.