5712 : IBM AIX bos.rte.serv_aid Commands Insecure File Creation
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about 1 year ago

Percent Complete
90%

Disclosure
Apr 22, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

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Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

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Description

 The included console command bos.rte.serv_aid contains a flaw that allows malicious local users to overwrite aritrary files. This issue is due to the program creating temporary files insecurely, allowing for symlink attacks.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
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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