First published: Thu Dec 15 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the malloc debug system in IBM AIX 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM AIX | =5.3_l | |
IBM AIX | =5.3 |
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CVE-2005-4271 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2005-4271, users should apply the latest patches released by IBM for AIX 5.3.
CVE-2005-4271 affects local users of IBM AIX version 5.3 and its subsequent updates.
CVE-2005-4271 enables unauthorized local users to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
As of now, implementing access controls to limit local user permissions can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2005-4271.