OS: AIX Source Code Browser pdnsd Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the source code browser Program Database Name Server Daemon (PDNSd) component of the C Set ++ compiler, in the IBM AIX operating system. All versions are susceptible. Successful attackers can gain root access.
Extended Description
The Source Code Browser's Program Database Name Server Daemon (pdnsd) component of the C Set ++ compiler for AIX contains a remotely exploitable buffer overflow. This vulnerability allows local or remote attackers to compromise root privileges on vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
Ibm aix
Short Name
OS:AIX:PDNSD-OF
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
OS
Keywords
AIX Browser Buffer CVE-1999-0745 Code Overflow Source bid:3237 pdnsd
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
Port
TCP/4242
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Ibm
CVSS Score
10.0