7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1600

First published: Mon 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1600?

    CVE-2008-1600 is considered a privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • 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.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1600?

    CVE-2008-1600 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1.

  • 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.

  • Is CVE-2008-1600 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1600 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1329.

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