Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in iostat in IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to an "environment variable handling error."
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://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/iostat_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30349Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020085
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ20635Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ21506Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ22349Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ22350Patch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ22351PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29325Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1626/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42579
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/iostat_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30349Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020085
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2515?
CVE-2008-2515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in iostat in IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to an "environment variable handling error."
How severe is CVE-2008-2515?
CVE-2008-2515 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-2008-2515?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.