Vulnerability Description
Untrusted execution path vulnerability in invscout in IBM AIX 5.1.0, 5.2.0, and 5.3.0 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious "uname" program, which is executed from lsvpd after lsvpd has been invoked by invscout.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.1 |
References
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64820&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64852&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64976&apar=only
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=171&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18619
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64820&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64852&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY64976&apar=only
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=171&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18619
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1054?
CVE-2004-1054 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted execution path vulnerability in invscout in IBM AIX 5.1.0, 5.2.0, and 5.3.0 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious "uname" p...
How severe is CVE-2004-1054?
CVE-2004-1054 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1054?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.