Vulnerability Description
The proc filesystem in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly enforce directory permissions when a file executing from a directory has weaker permissions than the directory itself, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06022
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06505
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06663
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4153
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4154
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4155
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06022
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06505
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06663
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1595?
CVE-2008-1595 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The proc filesystem in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly enforce directory permissions when a file executing from a directory has weaker permissions than the directory itself, which ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1595?
CVE-2008-1595 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1595?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.