Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in bos.rte.control in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to the (1) swap, (2) swapoff, and (3) swapon programs.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28609Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96095
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96101
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27432
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0261
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4064
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28609Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96095
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY96101
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27432
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0261
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4064
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0584?
CVE-2008-0584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in bos.rte.control in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to the (1) swap, (2) swapoff, and (3) swapon programs.
How severe is CVE-2008-0584?
CVE-2008-0584 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-2008-0584?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.