CVE-2014-0930
First published: Thu May 08 2014(Updated: )
The ptrace system call in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted PT_LDINFO operation.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.1.4 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.2.0 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.3.0 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ptrace_advisory.asc
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-05/0031.html
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58766
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58840
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58861
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58888
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58948
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV59045
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV59675
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92262
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-0930/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0930?
CVE-2014-0930 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability, allowing local users to cause a denial of service or access sensitive kernel memory.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0930?
To fix CVE-2014-0930, apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for affected AIX and VIOS versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-0930?
CVE-2014-0930 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 and VIOS versions 2.2.0.10 to 2.2.3.0.
What specific threats does CVE-2014-0930 pose?
CVE-2014-0930 can result in a system crash or unauthorized access to sensitive information in the kernel memory.
Is CVE-2014-0930 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2014-0930 is a local vulnerability that can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.
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