The kernel in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and...
Vulnerability Description
The kernel in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly implement the dupmsg system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22696
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/syscall_advisory.asc
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22694
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74134
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027315
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22695
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22693
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