The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the presence of a socket on the free list.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aix | Ibm | 5.3 (including) | 5.3 (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 6.1 (including) | 6.1 (including) |
| Aix | Ibm | 7.1 (including) | 7.1 (including) |