Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in pppdial in IBM AIX 5.3 and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long "input string."
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34005Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021741
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44199PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44220PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44332PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44388PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/52179
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33852
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0487PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34005Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021741
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44199PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44220PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44332PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44388PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0779?
CVE-2009-0779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in pppdial in IBM AIX 5.3 and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long "input string."
How severe is CVE-2009-0779?
CVE-2009-0779 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-2009-0779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.