Vulnerability Description
libodm.a in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/libodm_advisory.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21379Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21381Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21382Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21383Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22019Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/83133
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027193
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75510
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/libodm_advisory.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21379Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21381Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21382Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21383Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22019Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2179?
CVE-2012-2179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). libodm.a in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2012-2179?
CVE-2012-2179 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-2012-2179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.