CVE-2012-2179: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Jun 22, 2012
·Updated
libodm.a in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
Remediation
Event History
Jun 22, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2179?
CVE-2012-2179 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite through a symlink attack.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2179?
To fix CVE-2012-2179, update the affected IBM AIX version to the latest security patch provided by IBM.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2012-2179?
CVE-2012-2179 affects local users of IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1.
4
What type of attack is exploited in CVE-2012-2179?
CVE-2012-2179 is exploited through a symlink attack on temporary files allowing local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
5
Can CVE-2012-2179 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-2179 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users.