IBM AIX print utilities format string attack
| aix-print-format-string (12000) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM AIX is vulnerable to a format string attack in multiple command line utilities that are used to control print queue characteristics. A local attacker could use this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, including printq or root privileges or cause the lpd daemon, which is the remote print server, to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, AIX 4.3.3
- IBM, AIX 5.1
- IBM, AIX 5.2
Remedy:
For IBM AIX 4.3.3:
Apply the APAR IY42089 patch, as listed in IBM Global Services Managed Security Services Outside Advisory Redistribution MSS-OAR-E01-2003.0660.1. See References.
For IBM AIX 5.1:
Apply the APAR IY42090 patch, as listed in IBM Global Services Managed Security Services Outside Advisory Redistribution MSS-OAR-E01-2003.0660.1. See References.
For IBM AIX 5.2:
Apply the APAR IY42091 patch, as listed in IBM Global Services Managed Security Services Outside Advisory Redistribution MSS-OAR-E01-2003.0660.1. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- BID-7604: IBM AIX Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2003-0257: Format string vulnerability in the printer capability for IBM AIX .3, 5.1, and 5.2 allows local users to gain printq or root privileges.
Reported:
May 13, 2003
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