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Title: AIX netstat -Z Statistic Clearing Vulnerability

Severity: LOW

Description:

A vulnerability exists in versions 4.x. x of AIX, from IBM. Any local user can utilize the -Z command to netstat, without needing to be root. This will cause interface statistics to be reset. This could potentially interfere with programs that track statistical information.

Affected Products:

  • IBM AIX 4.2.0
  • IBM AIX 4.2.1
  • IBM AIX 4.3.0
  • IBM AIX 4.3.1
  • IBM AIX 4.3.2

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