J-Security Center

Title: AIX digest Vulnernability

Severity: MODERATE

Description:

Under certain versions of AIX the digest command allows printq users to create and/or modify any file on the system. This can lead to a root compromise.

Affected Products:

  • IBM AIX 4.1.0
  • IBM AIX 4.1.1
  • IBM AIX 4.1.2
  • IBM AIX 4.1.3
  • IBM AIX 4.1.4
  • IBM AIX 4.1.5
  • IBM AIX 4.2.0
  • IBM AIX 4.2.1
  • IBM AIX 4.3.0

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