IBM AIX WPAR System Calls Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:50670

Info

IBM AIX WPAR System Calls Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50670
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-1375
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Nov 13 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 13 2011 12:00AM
Credit: IBM
Vulnerable: IBM AIX 7.1.1
IBM AIX 7.1
IBM AIX 6.1.7
IBM AIX 6.1.6
IBM AIX 6.1.5
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM AIX WPAR System Calls Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

IBM AIX is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability that occurs in the WPAR system calls.

Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to crash the affected computer, denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

IBM AIX WPAR System Calls Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

IBM AIX WPAR System Calls Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


IBM AIX 6.1.5

IBM AIX 6.1.6

IBM AIX 6.1.7

IBM AIX 7.1

IBM AIX 7.1.1

References

IBM AIX WPAR System Calls Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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