CVE-2004-2388
UnknownEPSS 2.15%
Last modified
CVE-2004-2388 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rexecd for AIX 4.3.3 does not properly use a local copy of the pwd structure when calling getpwnam, which may cause the structure to be overwritten by the authenticate function and assign privileges to the wrong user.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
rexecd for AIX 4.3.3 does not properly use a local copy of the pwd structure when calling getpwnam, which may cause the structure to be overwritten by the authenticate function and assign privileges to the wrong user.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 4.3.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11085Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY53507Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-102.shtmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11085Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY53507Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-102.shtmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-2388?
rexecd for AIX 4.3.3 does not properly use a local copy of the pwd structure when calling getpwnam, which may cause the structure to be overwritten by the authenticate function and assign privileges to the wrong user.
How severe is CVE-2004-2388?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2388 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2388?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2004-2388?
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