CVE-2012-0745: High severity ibm aix vulnerability
The getpwnam function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.1.0.10 through 2.2.1.3 does not properly interact with customer-extended LDAP user filtering, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0745?
CVE-2012-0745 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0745?
To fix CVE-2012-0745, you should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected AIX and VIOS versions.
Which IBM systems are affected by CVE-2012-0745?
CVE-2012-0745 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 and various versions of VIOS from 2.1.0.10 to 2.2.1.3.
What potential impact does CVE-2012-0745 have?
The potential impact of CVE-2012-0745 includes unauthorized local users gaining higher privileges than intended.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-0745?
Currently, the recommended action is to update the affected systems as there are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-0745.