IBM AIX contains a flaw that is triggered by the "/" permission being set to user bin rather than user root. This may allow an attacker to more easily compromise a user's system. No further details have been provided.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Misconfiguration
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Workaround
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this vulnerability. It is possible to temporarily work around the flaw by implementing the following workaround: change "/" ownership from bin to root.
