CVE-2010-3406
First published: Thu Sep 16 2010(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in sa_snap in the bos.esagent fileset in IBM AIX 5.3 allows local users to leverage system group membership and delete files via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ84167
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41446
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43207
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83942
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83975
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/sa_snap_advisory.asc
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ81819
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ82245
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2377
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ82630
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83909
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61775
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12268
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3406?
CVE-2010-3406 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to delete files by leveraging group membership.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3406?
To mitigate CVE-2010-3406, it is recommended to upgrade to a supported version of IBM AIX as per the vendor's guidance.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-3406?
CVE-2010-3406 affects local users on IBM AIX 5.3 systems, particularly those with elevated group permissions.
What impact does CVE-2010-3406 have on systems?
CVE-2010-3406 allows local users to delete files, potentially leading to data loss and system integrity issues.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-3406?
Due to the nature of CVE-2010-3406, restricting user permissions may serve as a temporary workaround until a system upgrade can be performed.
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