CVE-2008-1600: High severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Mar 31, 2008
·Updated
The lsmcode program on IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1 does not properly handle environment variables, which allows local users to gain privileges, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1329.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=6.1
Remediation
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-2008-1600?
CVE-2008-1600 is considered a privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1600?
To fix CVE-2008-1600, apply the latest security patches provided for IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1600?
CVE-2008-1600 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1.
4
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-1600?
Exploiting CVE-2008-1600 could allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
5
Is CVE-2008-1600 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2008-1600 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1329.