CVE-2012-0745
First published: Fri May 04 2012(Updated: )
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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.1 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.1.0.10 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.1.2.12 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.1.2.13 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.1.3.10 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.0.10 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.0.11 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.0.12 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.0.13 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.1.0 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.1.1 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ldapauth_advisory2.asc
- http://osvdb.org/81683
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49073
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV18464
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV18637
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV18638
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19077
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19097
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19098
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53393
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027021
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74679
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.
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