The ptrace system call in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and...
Vulnerability Description
The ptrace system call in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted PT_LDINFO operation.
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
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV59675
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-0930/
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV59045
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-05/0031.html
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58766
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58888
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58948
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92262
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58861
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV58840
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ptrace_advisory.asc
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