Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in autoconf6 in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when Role-Based Access Control is enabled, allows local users with aix.network.config.tcpip authorization to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/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.ascVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/50216
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32916Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ30231PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34393PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34753PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32493
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021289
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/aix61_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/50216
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32916Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ30231PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34393PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34753PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5387?
CVE-2008-5387 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in autoconf6 in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when Role-Based Access Control is enabled, allows local users with aix.network.config.tcpip authorization to gain privileges via unspecifie...
How severe is CVE-2008-5387?
CVE-2008-5387 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5387?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.