CVE-2000-1121 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the enq command, potentially escalating 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-2000-1121?
CVE-2000-1121 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 7 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in enq command in IBM AIX 4.3.x and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long -M argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1121?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1121?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1121 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-2000-1121 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1121 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rqm9-wg3h-56w8.