The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1...
Vulnerability Description
The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the presence of a socket on the free list.
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.securitytracker.com/id?1027126
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21235
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/socket_advisory.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53567
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19178
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76032
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21128
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV16603
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21131
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