IBM AIX 5.2/5.3 bos.rte.shell getconf Call memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM AIX 5.2/5.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the file bos.rte.shell. This manipulation as part of getconf Call causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2005-3060. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX 5.2/5.3 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file bos.rte.shell. The manipulation as part of a getconf Call leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in getconf in IBM AIX 5.2 to 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

The bug was discovered 09/29/2005. The weakness was disclosed 09/29/2005 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-3060 since 09/26/2005. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1094 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115283 (IBM AIX getconf Command Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-1.ibm.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (22442), SecurityFocus (BID 14959†), OSVDB (19719†), Secunia (SA16996†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1014991†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: http://www.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-3060 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3060
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1777
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X-Force: 22442 - IBM AIX getconf command buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 14959 - IBM AIX Getconf Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 16996 - AIX "getconf" Command Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 19719 - IBM AIX getconf Unspecified Command Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1014991
Vulnerability Center: 10910 - IBM AIX Buffer Overflow via getconf, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 10/04/2005 11:36
Updated: 06/29/2025 09:57
Changes: 10/04/2005 11:36 (86), 07/04/2019 16:22 (1), 11/22/2024 04:22 (16), 06/29/2025 09:57 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:BA1:103

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