CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-4272: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Dec 15 2005(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) muxatmd and (2) slocal.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=5.3_l
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=5.2_l
IBM AIX=5.2.2
IBM AIX=5.1l
IBM AIX=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-4272?

    CVE-2005-4272 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-4272?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-4272, apply the appropriate patches provided by IBM for affected versions of AIX.

  • Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2005-4272?

    CVE-2005-4272 affects IBM AIX versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.

  • What types of attacks can be executed exploiting CVE-2005-4272?

    Exploiting CVE-2005-4272 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-4272 if I cannot apply the patch immediately?

    Immediate workarounds for CVE-2005-4272 may include disabling affected services or limiting network access.

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