Vulnerability Description
The ptrace system call in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted PT_LDINFO operation.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | 2.2.0.10 |
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3 |
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ptrace_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-05/0031.html
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58766Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58840Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58861Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58888Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58948Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV59045
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV59675
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92262
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advExploit
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ptrace_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-05/0031.html
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58766Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58840Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0930?
CVE-2014-0930 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The ptrace system call in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted PT_...
How severe is CVE-2014-0930?
CVE-2014-0930 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0930?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.