IBM AIX 4.2.0 rsh memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM AIX 4.2.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component rsh. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2001-1329. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM AIX 4.2.0 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component rsh. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in rsh on AIX 4.2.0.0 may allow local users to gain root priveleges via a long command line argument.

The issue has been introduced in 05/17/1996. The weakness was published 06/11/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-1329. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for 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 1851 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-16761. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/17/1996 🔍
06/11/2001 +1851 days 🔍
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07/04/2014 +4771 days 🔍
04/13/2019 +1744 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1329 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1329
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16760
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 12:49
Updated: 04/13/2019 10:46
Changes: 07/04/2014 12:49 (43), 04/13/2019 10:46 (10)
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