OSVDB ID: 17076 Title: IBM AIX Performance Tools lvedit Unspecified Local Root Access |
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AIX Performance Tools contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is due to an unspecified error in "bosext1.extcmds.obj" Licensed Program Product, specifically the 'lvedit' utility. This flaw may allow a local attacker to gain root privileges, resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Attack Type Unknown Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Unknown |
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Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, IBM has released a patch to address this vulnerability. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |