CVE-2008-0588: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 5, 2008
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the utape program in devices.scsi.tape.diag in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 5, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0588?
CVE-2008-0588 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-0588?
To fix CVE-2008-0588, it is recommended to apply the relevant security patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.2 and 5.3.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0588?
CVE-2008-0588 affects users of IBM AIX operating systems versions 5.2 and 5.3.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-0588?
CVE-2008-0588 is caused by a buffer overflow in the utape program allowing local users to gain elevated privileges.
5
Can CVE-2008-0588 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-0588 is primarily a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the affected system to exploit.