IBM AIX RCP Utility Local Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

BID:9078

Info

IBM AIX RCP Utility Local Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 9078
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2003-0954
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Nov 20 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 12:56AM
Credit: This issue was discovered internally by IBM.
Vulnerable: IBM AIX 4.3.3
IBM AIX 5.2
IBM AIX 5.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM AIX RCP Utility Local Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

IBM has announced the existence of a local buffer overrun vulnerability in the rcp utility that could be exploited to gain root privileges. The precise details regarding this condition are unknown, however it is likely that the problem occurs due to insufficient bounds checking when handling command-line or environment data.

Exploit / POC

IBM AIX RCP Utility Local Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

IBM AIX RCP Utility Local Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Solution:
IBM is said to have released APARs to address this issue. Further information can be obtained by contacting the vendor.


IBM AIX 5.1

IBM AIX 5.2

IBM AIX 4.3.3

References

IBM AIX RCP Utility Local Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

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