Vulnerability Description
The WPAR system call implementation in the kernel in IBM AIX 6.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown calls that trigger "undefined behavior."
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 6.1 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ13346Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ13392Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4153Patch
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4154Patch
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4155Patch
- 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=isg1IZ13346Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ13392Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4153Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1597?
CVE-2008-1597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The WPAR system call implementation in the kernel in IBM AIX 6.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown calls that trigger "undefined behavior."
How severe is CVE-2008-1597?
CVE-2008-1597 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-2008-1597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.