IBM AIX libdiag Trace File Symlink Vulnerability

BID:8806

Info

IBM AIX libdiag Trace File Symlink Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 8806
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 10 2001 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 10 2001 12:00AM
Credit: This issue was reported by IBM.
Vulnerable: IBM AIX 5.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM AIX libdiag Trace File Symlink Vulnerability

IBM libdiag is prone to symlink attacks when writing to trace files. Local attackers may potentially exploit this issue to cause critical system files to be corrupted, likely resulting in a denial of service. It is not known if this could be further exploited to elevate privileges.

Exploit / POC

IBM AIX libdiag Trace File Symlink Vulnerability

There is no exploit required.

Solution / Fix

IBM AIX libdiag Trace File Symlink Vulnerability

Solution:
This issue has been addressed by APAR IY22268, which is available to IBM AIX customers.


IBM AIX 5.1

References

IBM AIX libdiag Trace File Symlink Vulnerability

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