Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in libcsa.a (aka the calendar daemon library) in IBM AIX 5.x through 5.3.10 and 6.x through 6.1.3, and VIOS 2.1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long XDR string in the first argument to procedure 21 of rpc.cmsd.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | <= 2.1.0 |
| Ibm | Aix | 5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/cmsd_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=825Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36978Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022996
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ61628
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ61717
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ62123
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ62237
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ62569
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ62570
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ62571
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ62572Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ62672
- http://www.osvdb.org/58726
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36615ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3699?
CVE-2009-3699 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in libcsa.a (aka the calendar daemon library) in IBM AIX 5.x through 5.3.10 and 6.x through 6.1.3, and VIOS 2.1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2009-3699?
CVE-2009-3699 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3699?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.