IBM AIX 5.2.0/5.3.0 mkvg memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM AIX 5.2.0/5.3.0. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component mkvg. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-5003. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX 5.2.0/5.3.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component mkvg. 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:

Unspecified vulnerability in the named8 command in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

The issue has been introduced in 10/01/2002. The weakness was shared 09/26/2006 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-5003 since 09/26/2006. The attack needs to approached within the local network. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1456 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29160), SecurityFocus (BID 20198†), OSVDB (29187†), Secunia (SA22102†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016925†). The entries VDB-2474, VDB-2490, VDB-2568 and VDB-2570 are related to this item. 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
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Patch: ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: http://www.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5003 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5003
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2569
X-Force: 29160 - IBM AIX named8 privilege escalation, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 20198 - IBM AIX Named8 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 22102 - IBM AIX named8 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 29187 - IBM AIX named8 Local Privilege Escalation
SecurityTracker: 1016925 - IBM AIX named8 Lets Local Users Gain Root Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 19470 - IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 named8 Vulnerability Local Code Execution, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-3770

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2006 12:57
Updated: 04/09/2025 04:26
Changes: 09/27/2006 12:57 (78), 06/07/2017 14:55 (10), 04/09/2025 04:26 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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