First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode via unknown attack vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM AIX | =5.3 | |
IBM AIX | =5.2 | |
IBM AIX | =6.1 |
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CVE-2008-2513 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.
To fix CVE-2008-2513, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1.
CVE-2008-2513 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1.
CVE-2008-2513 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the kernel of the affected AIX operating systems.
CVE-2008-2513 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the vulnerable systems.