CVE-2009-1786: Race Condition
Published May 26, 2009
·Updated
The malloc subsystem in libc in IBM AIX 5.3 and 6.1 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the log file associated with the MALLOCDEBUG environment variable.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=6.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 26, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1786?
CVE-2009-1786 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-1786?
To fix CVE-2009-1786, update your IBM AIX to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2009-1786?
CVE-2009-1786 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 5.3 and 6.1.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2009-1786?
CVE-2009-1786 is associated with a symlink attack that allows file creation or overwriting.
5
What software components are involved in CVE-2009-1786?
The malloc subsystem in libc is the vulnerable component in CVE-2009-1786.