CVE-2005-2233

Name: CVE-2005-2233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2233 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in multiple "p" commands in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) penable or other hard-linked files including (2) pdisable, (3) pstart, (4) phold, (5) pdelay, or (6) pshare.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in multiple "p" commands in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) penable or other hard-linked files including (2) pdisable, (3) pstart, (4) phold, (5) pdelay, or (6) pshare.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.1
Ibm	Aix	5.1l
Ibm	Aix	5.2
Ibm	Aix	5.2.2
Ibm	Aix	5.2_l
Ibm	Aix	5.3
Ibm	Aix	5.3_l

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15636Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014132
http://www.caughq.org/advisories/CAU-2005-0006.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.security-focus.com/advisories/8684Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13915Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/15636Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014132
http://www.caughq.org/advisories/CAU-2005-0006.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.security-focus.com/advisories/8684Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13915Patch

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2233?

How severe is CVE-2005-2233?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2233 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2233?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST