5711 : IBM AIX bos.rte.console Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
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about 1 year ago

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Disclosure
Apr 22, 2004

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Unknown

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Unknown

Solution
Unknown

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Description

 IBM AIX contains a flaw that may allow a privilege escalation. The issue is triggered when a local attacker creates a symbolic link for AIX console commands, included in the bos.rte.console and bos.rte.serv_aid filesets, to follow. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary file overwriting, resulting in a loss of integrity, and/or availability.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Rumored / Private
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, IBM has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
International Business Machines Corporation
Watch-list
AIX
Watch-list
 5.1
5.2

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