Description
diagrpt in AIX 4.3.x and 5.1 uses the DIAGDATADIR environment variable to find and execute certain programs, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the variable to point to a Trojan horse program.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 10.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www-1.ibm.com/services/continuity/recover1.nsf/MSS/MSS-OAR-E01-2001.225.1/%24file/oar225.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2916
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6734
- http://www-1.ibm.com/services/continuity/recover1.nsf/MSS/MSS-OAR-E01-2001.225.1/%24file/oar225.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2916
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6734
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 19, 2001
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified