Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to the (1) lchangevg, (2) ldeletepv, (3) putlvodm, (4) lvaryoffvg, and (5) lvgenminor programs in bos.rte.lvm; and the (6) tellclvmd program in bos.clvm.enh.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/lvm_advisory.asc
- http://osvdb.org/40427
- http://osvdb.org/40428
- http://osvdb.org/40429
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28609Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98448
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98450
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98331
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY98340
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY99537
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ00559
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ10828
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27431
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0261
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4068
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0586?
CVE-2008-0586 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to the (1) lchangevg, (2) ldeletepv, (3) putlvodm, (4) lvaryoffvg, and (5) lvgenmi...
How severe is CVE-2008-0586?
CVE-2008-0586 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-2008-0586?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.