CVE-2011-1375: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2011
·Updated
IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 does not restrict the wparlimitsconfig and wparlimitsmodify system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted call.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=6.1
Event History
Nov 11, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1375?
CVE-2011-1375 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1375?
To fix CVE-2011-1375, apply the appropriate security patches provided by IBM for AIX 6.1 and 7.1.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1375?
Local users on IBM AIX versions 6.1 and 7.1 can exploit CVE-2011-1375.
4
What impact does CVE-2011-1375 have on the system?
CVE-2011-1375 can lead to a denial of service by causing the system to crash.
5
Are there workarounds for CVE-2011-1375?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2011-1375, so applying patches is the recommended course of action.