CVE-2008-5384: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Dec 9, 2008
·Updated
crontab in bos.rte.cron in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 allows local users with aix.system.config.cron authorization to gain privileges by launching an editor.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=6.1.1
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=6.1.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 9, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5384?
CVE-2008-5384 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that can allow local users to escalate privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-5384?
To fix CVE-2008-5384, update AIX to the latest version that addresses this privilege escalation issue.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5384?
CVE-2008-5384 affects IBM AIX versions 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 for users with aix.system.config.cron authorization.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2008-5384 involve?
CVE-2008-5384 involves local privilege escalation through the crontab utility by exploiting the ability to launch an editor.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2008-5384?
Yes, there are known exploits that can leverage CVE-2008-5384 to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.