Vulnerability Description
libodm.a in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-2179.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | 2.2.0.10 |
| Ibm | Aix | 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/libodm_advisory.asc
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127067/IBM-AIX-6.1.8-Privilege-Escalation.h
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33725
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV60299
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV60303
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV60311
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV60312
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV60313
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV60314
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030401
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93595
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-adv
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/libodm_advisory.asc
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127067/IBM-AIX-6.1.8-Privilege-Escalation.h
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33725
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3977?
CVE-2014-3977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). libodm.a in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix ...
How severe is CVE-2014-3977?
CVE-2014-3977 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-2014-3977?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.