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CSIRTUK ADVISORY - 3557 - IBM - Multiple AIX advisories issued on January 23, 2008
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CSIRTUK ADVISORY - 3557 dated 24.01.08 time 10:55
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Title
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Multiple AIX advisories issued on January 23, 2008
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ID: 3557
Date: 24/01/2008
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Title: 3557 - Multiple AIX advisories issued on January 23, 2008
Platform level affected:Operating System
Specific operating systems components affected: Unix
Other software: Other
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download
available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:IBM
Applications affected:pioout, ps, uspchrp, utape, Logical Volume
Manager, WebSM, swap
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Unknown
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: IBM
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd
Abstract: This advisory addresses multiple vulnerabilities found in the
AIX operating system. See the individual advisories for service pack
availability dates.
Multiple AIX advisories issued on January 23, 2008
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IBM SECURITY ADVISORY
First Issued: Wed Jan 23 11:32:45 CST 2008
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VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
VULNERABILITY: Multiple AIX advisories issued on January 23, 2008
PLATFORMS: AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1
SOLUTION: Apply the fix, interim fix or workaround as
described in the associated vulnerability advisories.
THREAT: See individual advisories.
CERT VU Number: n/a
CVE Number: n/a
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DETAILED INFORMATION
I. OVERVIEW
This advisory addresses multiple vulnerabilities found in the AIX
operating system. See the individual advisories for service pack
availability dates.
II. DESCRIPTION
The following advisories are being issued on January 23, 2008:
A. AIX pioout buffer overflow
AIX 5.2:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4078
AIX 5.3:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4077
AIX 6.1:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4076
Reboot: NO
Workarounds: YES
B. AIX ps information leak
AIX 5.2:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4075
AIX 5.3:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4074
AIX 6.1:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4073
Reboot: NO
Workarounds: NO
C. AIX uspchrp buffer overflow
AIX 5.2:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4072
AIX 5.3:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4071
Reboot: NO
Workarounds: YES
D. AIX utape buffer overflow
AIX 5.2:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4070
AIX 5.3:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4069
Reboot: NO
Workarounds: YES
E. AIX Logical Volume Manager buffer overflow
AIX 5.2:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4068
AIX 5.3:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4067
Reboot: NO
Workarounds: YES
F. AIX incorrect file permissions Linux WebSM remote client
AIX 5.2:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4066
AIX 5.3:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4065
Reboot: NO
Workarounds: YES
G. AIX swap commands buffer overflow
AIX 5.2:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4064
AIX 5.3:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&;
ID=4063
Reboot: NO
Workarounds: YES
III. IMPACT
See the specific advisories for details.
IV. PLATFORM VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
See the specific advisories for details.
V. SOLUTIONS
A. APARS
See the specific advisories for details.
B. FIXES
See the specific advisories for details.
C. FIX INSTALLATION
See the specific advisories for details.
VI. WORKAROUNDS
See the specific advisories for details.
VII. OBTAINING FIXES
Security fixes can be downloaded from:
ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security
AIX fixes can be downloaded from:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/main/pseries/aix
NOTE: Affected customers are urged to upgrade to the latest
applicable Technology Level and Service Pack.
VIII. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to receive AIX Security Advisories via email,
please visit:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd
Comments regarding the content of this announcement can be
directed to:
security-alert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To request the PGP public key that can be used to communicate
securely with the AIX Security Team you can either:
A. Send an email with "get key" in the subject line to:
security-alert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
B. Download the key from a PGP Public Key Server. The key ID is:
0xA6A36CCC
Please contact your local IBM AIX support center for any
assistance.
eServer is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation. IBM, AIX and pSeries are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks
are property of their respective holders.
IX. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
See the specific advisories for details.
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