CVE-2008-1598: Infoleak
Published Mar 31, 2008
·Updated
The kernel in IBM AIX 6.1 allows local users with ProbeVue privileges to read arbitrary kernel memory and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
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-2008-1598?
CVE-2008-1598 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information in kernel memory.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1598?
To fix CVE-2008-1598, you should apply the relevant security patches provided by IBM for AIX 6.1.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1598?
Local users with ProbeVue privileges on IBM AIX 6.1 are affected by CVE-2008-1598.
4
What type of information can be compromised by CVE-2008-1598?
CVE-2008-1598 allows the reading of arbitrary kernel memory, which may contain sensitive information.
5
Is CVE-2008-1598 still a concern for current systems?
While IBM AIX 6.1 is not widely used today, any remaining systems running this version should be considered at risk for CVE-2008-1598.