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.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- IBM AIX 4.3.3/5.1/5.2 - 'libIM' Buffer Overflow EDB-22249 · dos · Feb 12, 2003 · verified
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References
- 20030212 iDEFENSE Security Advisory 02.12.03: Buffer Overflow in AIX libIM.a mailing-list
- 20030212 iDEFENSE Security Advisory 02.12.03: Buffer Overflow in AIX libIM.a mailing-list
- IY40320 vendor-advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/02.12.03.txt
- 6840 vdb-entry
- 7996 vdb-entry
- IY40307 vendor-advisory
- aix-aixterm-libim-bo(11309) vdb-entry
- 20030212 libIM.a buffer overflow vulnerability mailing-list
- IY40317 vendor-advisory