Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the utape program in devices.scsi.tape.diag in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
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/28609
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06260Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06488Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06620Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27430
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0261
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4070
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39909
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28609
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06260Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06488Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06620Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27430
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0261
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0588?
CVE-2008-0588 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the utape program in devices.scsi.tape.diag in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0588?
CVE-2008-0588 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-2008-0588?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.