CVE-2008-1600: High severity ibm aix vulnerability

Published Mar 31, 2008
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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

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.

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