Description
Buffer overflow in libIM library (libIM.a) for National Language Support (NLS) on AIX 4.3 through 5.2 allows local users to gain privileges via several possible attack vectors, including a long -im argument to aixterm.
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://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0066.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104508375107938&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104508833214691&w=2
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40307&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40317&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40320&apar=only
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/02.12.03.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/7996
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6840
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11309
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0066.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104508375107938&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104508833214691&w=2
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40307&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40317&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40320&apar=only
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/02.12.03.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/7996
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6840
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11309
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 3, 2003
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified