IBM AIX 5.1l Authentication Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM AIX 5.1l. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Authentication. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1440. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX 5.1l (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unknown vulnerability in login for AIX 5.1L, when using loadable authentication modules, allows remote attackers to gain access to the system.

The bug was discovered 12/19/2001. The weakness was shared 12/21/2001 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-1440 since 04/21/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 234 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8269), SecurityFocus (BID 6839†), OSVDB (17962†), SecurityTracker (ID 1003038†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12749†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/01/2001 🔍
12/19/2001 +232 days 🔍
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12/21/2001 +2 days 🔍
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12/22/2001 +1 days 🔍
04/21/2005 +1216 days 🔍
09/19/2006 +516 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +2852 days 🔍
11/17/2024 +3782 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1440 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1440
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17779
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X-Force: 8269
SecurityFocus: 6839 - IBM AIX Loadable Authentication Module Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
OSVDB: 17962 - IBM AIX, Unauthorized Access via Loadable Authentication Module
SecurityTracker: 1003038
Vulnerability Center: 12749 - IBM AIX Enables Invalid Login When Using Loadable Authentication Modules, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 12:13
Updated: 11/17/2024 04:12
Changes: 07/11/2014 12:13 (62), 07/08/2019 17:24 (8), 11/17/2024 04:12 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:462:103

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