CVE-2009-0536
First published: Wed Feb 11 2009(Updated: )
at in bos.rte.cron on IBM AIX 5.2.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.9, and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, related to failure to drop root privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5.3.8 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3.7 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1.0 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3.9 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.2.0 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ43457
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33730
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ43459
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ43458
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/at_advisory.asc
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ43454
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ43455
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ43452
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4558
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ43456
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ43453
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021704
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33915
- http://osvdb.org/51952
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0405
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48660
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6155
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0536?
CVE-2009-0536 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to read sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0536?
To fix CVE-2009-0536, apply the latest patches from IBM for the affected versions of AIX.
Which versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2009-0536?
CVE-2009-0536 affects IBM AIX versions 5.2.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.9, and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0536?
CVE-2009-0536 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthorized file access.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2009-0536?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2009-0536 can read arbitrary files on the system, potentially accessing sensitive information.
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