The proc filesystem in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly enforce directory permissions when a file executing from a directory has weaker permissions than the directory itself, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aix | Ibm | 5.2 (including) | 5.2 (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 5.3 (including) | 5.3 (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 6.1 (including) | 6.1 (including) |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06022
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06505
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06663
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18\u0026ID=4153
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18\u0026ID=4154
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18\u0026ID=4155
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5321
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06022
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06505
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06663
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18\u0026ID=4153
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18\u0026ID=4154
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18\u0026ID=4155
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5321