CVE-2009-1954: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Jun 6, 2009
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in portmapper (aka portmap) in IBM AIX 5.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon hang) via unknown vectors, related to libtli.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM AIX=5.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 6, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1954?
The severity of CVE-2009-1954 is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-1954?
To fix CVE-2009-1954, apply the latest patches and updates from IBM for AIX 5.3.
3
What impacts does CVE-2009-1954 have on IBM AIX 5.3?
CVE-2009-1954 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by hanging the portmapper service.
4
Is CVE-2009-1954 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2009-1954 can be exploited remotely to obstruct the portmapper service.
5
Which systems are affected by CVE-2009-1954?
CVE-2009-1954 affects IBM AIX version 5.3 specifically.