CVE-2000-1120 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the digest command to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges on IBM AIX systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-1120?
CVE-2000-1120 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 22 Jan 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in digest command in IBM AIX 4.3.x and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1120?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1120?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1120 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-1120 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1120 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cx9f-78r3-35wj.