CVE-2000-1123 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 7 May 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the pioout command to execute arbitrary commands 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-2000-1123?

CVE-2000-1123 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 pioout command in IBM AIX 4.3.x and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1123?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1123?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1123 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-2000-1123 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1123 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8cmj-8gv7-x3wc.