Description
AIX sysback before 4.2.1.13 uses a relative path to find and execute the hostname program, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a malicious hostname program.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.2/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/17566Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6432
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/17566Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6432
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 10, 2000
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified