RC.BOOT in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 does not use a secure location for temporary files, which allows local users to have an unknown impact, probably by overwriting files.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aix | Ibm | 5.1 (including) | 5.1 (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 5.1l (including) | 5.1l (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 5.2 (including) | 5.2 (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 5.2_l (including) | 5.2_l (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 5.3 (including) | 5.3 (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 5.3_l (including) | 5.3_l (including) |
References
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0\u0026q=IY59205\u0026apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0\u0026q=IY59206\u0026apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0\u0026q=IY59207\u0026apar=only
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12992
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0\u0026q=IY59205\u0026apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0\u0026q=IY59206\u0026apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0\u0026q=IY59207\u0026apar=only
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12992