CVE-2005-2238: Low severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Jul 12, 2005
·Updated
ftpd in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (port exhaustion and memory consumption) by using all ephemeral ports.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=5.1
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2005-2238?
CVE-2005-2238 has a moderate severity due to its potential to cause denial of service through port exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2238?
To fix CVE-2005-2238, apply any available security patches from IBM for AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.
3
Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2005-2238?
CVE-2005-2238 affects IBM AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2238 facilitate?
CVE-2005-2238 facilitates a denial of service attack that can exhaust system resources and lead to unavailability.
5
Is CVE-2005-2238 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2238 is exploitable by remote authenticated users.