CVE-2008-1598: Infoleak
First published: Mon 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4153
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4154
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4155
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ09545
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1598?
Local users with ProbeVue privileges on IBM AIX 6.1 are affected by CVE-2008-1598.
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.
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.
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