8004 : IBM AIX namerslv Long Argument Local Overflow
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Disclosure

Apr 30, 2002

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

IY30431

Description

A local overflow exists in IBM AIX. The namerslv command fails to validate input parameters properly resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause segmentation faults. The namerslv utility is not SUID and does not result in privilege escalation or loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Unknown
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Myth/Fake

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.3.3 (APAR IY29517), 5.1.0 (APAR IY31937) 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
5.1.0

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