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.
| 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) |