IBM AIX up to 5.1 file_comp memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX 4.3/4.3.1/4.3.2/4.3.3/5.1 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function file_comp. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-1621. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in IBM AIX 4.3/4.3.1/4.3.2/4.3.3/5.1 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function file_comp. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 the file_comp function in rcp for IBM AIX 4.3.x and 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 03/28/2002. The weakness was released 04/22/2002 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1621 since 03/26/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/03/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1664 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 (10113), OSVDB (17957†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-21812†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-1621 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1621
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18091
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X-Force: 10113
OSVDB: 17957 - CVE-2002-1621 - IBM - AIX - Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 21812 - IBM AIX 4.3 and 5.1 RPC Remote Arbitrary Code Execution with Elevated Privileges Vulnerability, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:53
Updated: 07/03/2024 06:38
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:53 (60), 09/02/2019 11:47 (3), 07/03/2024 06:38 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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