IBM AIX 5.1.0/5.2.0 Commands Collection symlink

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM AIX 5.1.0/5.2.0 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Commands Collection. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The (1) bos.rte.serv_aid or (2) bos.rte.console filesets in IBM AIX 5.1 and 5.2 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files via unknown attack vectors.

The issue has been introduced in 05/01/2001. The weakness was published 04/22/2004 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared for download at techsupport.services.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-2634 since 12/04/2005. The attack needs to be done within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1087 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 5.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at aix.software.ibm.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (16008). Additional details are provided at www-912.ibm.com. Similar entry is available at 82000.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: AIX 5.3
Patch: aix.software.ibm.com

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05/01/2001 🔍
04/22/2004 +1087 days 🔍
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04/28/2004 +6 days 🔍
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10/08/2009 +1404 days 🔍
06/28/2019 +3550 days 🔍

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: techsupport.services.ibm.com
Researcher: http://www.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2634 (🔍)
X-Force: 16008 - IBM AIX console commands symlink attack, Medium Risk
SecurityTracker: 1009975
Vulnerability Center: 23655 - IBM AIX 5.1 and 5.2 Console Commands Local Overwriting of Files via Symlink Attacks, Medium
SecurityFocus: 10231 - Multiple IBM AIX Unspecified Console Commands Symbolic Link Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 11496 - AIX Console Commands Insecure File Creation Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 5711 - IBM AIX bos.rte.console Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite

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Created: 05/03/2004 17:57
Updated: 06/28/2019 11:09
Changes: 05/03/2004 17:57 (86), 06/28/2019 11:09 (4)
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