CVE-2008-1597: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Mar 31, 2008
·Updated
The WPAR system call implementation in the kernel in IBM AIX 6.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown calls that trigger "undefined behavior."
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM AIX=6.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 31, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1597?
CVE-2008-1597 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that can affect system availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1597?
Fixing CVE-2008-1597 involves applying the appropriate patches or updates provided by IBM for AIX 6.1.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1597?
CVE-2008-1597 affects local users of IBM AIX 6.1 who can exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1597?
CVE-2008-1597 is a local denial-of-service vulnerability related to the WPAR system call in the AIX kernel.
5
What systems are impacted by CVE-2008-1597?
CVE-2008-1597 specifically impacts IBM AIX version 6.1.