CVE-2000-1122 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the setclock 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-2000-1122?
CVE-2000-1122 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 setclock command in IBM AIX 4.3.x and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1122?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1122?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1122 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-2000-1122 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1122 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg65-w45w-rw2w.