The NFSv4 client implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and...
Vulnerability Description
The NFSv4 client implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS before 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly handle GID values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
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References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027531
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV12169
- http://osvdb.org/85427
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50619
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/nfsv4_advisory1.asc
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV17855
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV10327
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV26436
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55546
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV11629
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78431
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