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Home > Products and services > CSIRTUK advisories > Advisories archive > January 2008 > 3557 - Multiple AIX advisories issued on January 23, 2008

January 2008

3557 - Multiple AIX advisories issued on January 23, 2008

ID: 3557
Date: 24/01/2008

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 ===============================================================================
                           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
===============================================================================
                           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@austin.ibm.com

    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@austin.ibm.com

        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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  Related URLs:

  Find end of support dates for AIX and software running on AIX
  http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products

  Visit Unix Servers Support for a wide array of technical resources.
  http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/unixservers

  Download fixes for AIX V5 and 4.3 OS, Java, Compilers:
  http://www-912.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/
 
  Update your Subscription Service profile
  http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/ijhifoe?mode=2

  Unsubscribe from Subscription Service
  http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/ijhifoe?mode=3

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IBM and AIX are trademarks or registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries, or both.

 

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Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:58:00 GMT
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