Vulnerability Description
crontab in bos.rte.cron in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 allows local users with aix.system.config.cron authorization to gain privileges by launching an editor.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/aix61_advisory.asc
- http://osvdb.org/50218
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32916
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ30248PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34478PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34783PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32493
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021291
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/aix61_advisory.asc
- http://osvdb.org/50218
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32916
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ30248PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34478PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34783PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5384?
CVE-2008-5384 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). crontab in bos.rte.cron in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 allows local users with aix.system.config.cron authorization to gain privileges by launching an editor.
How severe is CVE-2008-5384?
CVE-2008-5384 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5384?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.