CVE-2005-4068: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2005
·Updated
Unspecified "absolute path vulnerability" in umountall in IBM AIX 5.1 through 5.3 allows local users to cause unknown impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=5.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 8, 2005
CVE Published
01:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4068?
CVE-2005-4068 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-4068?
To address CVE-2005-4068, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for affected AIX versions.
3
Who are the affected users of CVE-2005-4068?
Local users of IBM AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 are affected by CVE-2005-4068.
4
What can happen if I don't resolve CVE-2005-4068?
Failing to resolve CVE-2005-4068 may allow local users to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the system.
5
What versions of AIX are impacted by CVE-2005-4068?
CVE-2005-4068 impacts IBM AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.