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Description |
IBM AIX contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to overwrite arbitrary files. The issue is triggered when the shell script dump_smutil.sh makes use of a file in /tmp which can point to critical system files. It is possible that the flaw may allow any file to be overwritten resulting in a loss of integrity.
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Classification |
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Race Condition
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to version 4.3.3 (APAR IY34617), 5.1.0 (APAR IY33055), or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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AIX
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4.3.3 |
5.1.0 |
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Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete
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