CVE-2009-3516
UnknownEPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2009-3516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gssd in IBM AIX 5.3.x through 5.3.9 and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 does not properly handle the NFSv4 Kerberos credential cache, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions for Kerberized NFSv4 shares via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gssd in IBM AIX 5.3.x through 5.3.9 and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 does not properly handle the NFSv4 Kerberos credential cache, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions for Kerberized NFSv4 shares via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3.0 |
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3.7 |
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3.8 |
| Ibm | Aix | 6.1 |
| Ibm | Aix | 6.1.0 |
| Ibm | Aix | 6.1.1 |
| Ibm | Aix | 6.1.2 |
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/nfs4_advisory.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49024Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49096Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49278Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50399Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50496Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2788Vendor Advisory
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/nfs4_advisory.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49024Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49096Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49278Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50399Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50496Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2788Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-3516?
gssd in IBM AIX 5.3.x through 5.3.9 and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 does not properly handle the NFSv4 Kerberos credential cache, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions for Kerberized NFSv4 shares via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3516?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3516?
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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