Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 4.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly gain privileges via a long argument to (1) piox25, related to piox25.c; or (2) piox25remote, related to piox25remote.sh.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28600Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ13739
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27510
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0324
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28600Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ13739
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27510
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0324
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0509?
CVE-2008-0509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 4.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly gain privileges via a long argument to (1) piox25, related to piox25.c; or (2) piox25re...
How severe is CVE-2008-0509?
CVE-2008-0509 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0509?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.