high
7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3074

First published: Wed Jul 02 2014(Updated: )

The runtime linker in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.x allows local users to create a mode-666 root-owned file, and consequently gain privileges, by setting crafted MALLOCOPTIONS and MALLOCBUCKETS environment-variable values and then executing a setuid program.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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)=2.2.1.4-fp-25_sp-02
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.8
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.9
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.0
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.4
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.5
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.0
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.2
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.3
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3074?

    CVE-2014-3074 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3074?

    To fix CVE-2014-3074, update the affected IBM AIX or VIOS systems to the latest patches provided by IBM.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3074?

    CVE-2014-3074 affects IBM AIX 6.1, AIX 7.1, and various versions of IBM VIOS including 2.2.x and 2.2.1.x.

  • Can CVE-2014-3074 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2014-3074 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to execute a setuid program with specific environment variables.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2014-3074 exploitation?

    Exploitation of CVE-2014-3074 can lead to the creation of a root-owned file, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges on the system.

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