Vulnerability Description
swcons in bos.rte.console in IBM AIX 5.2.0 through 6.1.1 allows local users in the system group to create or overwrite an arbitrary file, and establish weak permissions and root ownership for this file, via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this can be leveraged to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-5805.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/swcons_advisory.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31739
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020818
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ18334
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ18335
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ18338
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ18339
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ18341
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ28943
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30999
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2490
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44903
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/swcons_advisory.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31739
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4018?
CVE-2008-4018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). swcons in bos.rte.console in IBM AIX 5.2.0 through 6.1.1 allows local users in the system group to create or overwrite an arbitrary file, and establish weak permissions and root ownership for this fil...
How severe is CVE-2008-4018?
CVE-2008-4018 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-2008-4018?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.