CVE-2010-3406: Low severity IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2010

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in sasnap in the bos.esagent fileset in IBM AIX 5.3 allows local users to leverage system group membership and delete files via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component

IBM AIX=5.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/sa_snap_advisory.asc

Event History

Sep 16, 2010

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Description

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.