CVE-2009-1786: Race Condition
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022261
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/libc_advisory.asc
- http://www.osvdb.org/54617
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35034
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50500
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50139
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50445
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35146
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1380
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50121
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50129
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50517
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=802
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50447
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50636
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9306
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6276
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1786?
CVE-2009-1786 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1786?
To fix CVE-2009-1786, update your IBM AIX to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-1786?
CVE-2009-1786 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 5.3 and 6.1.
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.
What software components are involved in CVE-2009-1786?
The malloc subsystem in libc is the vulnerable component in CVE-2009-1786.
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