CVE-2013-3005
First published: Sat Jul 06 2013(Updated: )
The TFTP client in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.2.2-FP-26 SP-02, when RBAC is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file-ownership restrictions, and read or overwrite arbitrary files, via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =6.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.1 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.2.2-fp-26_sp-02 |
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Reference Links
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/tftp_advisory.asc
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV40221
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV42700
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV42932
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV42933
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV42934
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV42935
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85366
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19519
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3005?
CVE-2013-3005 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3005?
To fix CVE-2013-3005, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for AIX and VIOS.
What does CVE-2013-3005 allow authenticated users to do?
CVE-2013-3005 allows remote authenticated users to bypass file ownership restrictions, granting access to read or overwrite arbitrary files.
Which versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2013-3005?
CVE-2013-3005 affects IBM AIX versions 6.1 and 7.1 when RBAC is enabled.
Is CVE-2013-3005 related to TFTP?
Yes, CVE-2013-3005 specifically involves a vulnerability in the TFTP client of IBM AIX and VIOS.
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