medium
6.9
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3977

First published: Sun Jun 08 2014(Updated: )

libodm.a in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-2179.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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-2014-3977?

    CVE-2014-3977 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation via a symlink attack.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3977?

    To fix CVE-2014-3977, ensure that your IBM AIX or VIOS installation is updated to the latest version provided by IBM addressing this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2014-3977?

    CVE-2014-3977 affects IBM AIX 6.1, AIX 7.1, and various versions of IBM VIOS.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-3977 involve?

    CVE-2014-3977 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • Is CVE-2014-3977 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2014-3977 is related to an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-2179.

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