7996 : IBM AIX libIM Library for NLS Multiple Vector Overflow
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Disclosure
Feb 12, 2003

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Feb 12, 2003

Solution
Unknown

Keywords

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Description

 A local overflow exists in IBM AIX library libIM. The library functions fails to validate input using the input methods "im" parameter resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request to applications using this library, an attacker can cause execution of code resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade AIX using the patch numbers AIX 4.3.3: APAR IY40307, AIX 5.1: APAR IY40317 and AIX 5.2:   APAR IY40320 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
International Business Machines Corporation
Watch-list
AIX
Watch-list
 4.3.3
5.1
5.2

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