CVE-2000-1216 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 21 Apr 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in portmir to corrupt lock files and gain root privileges on 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-2000-1216?

CVE-2000-1216 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 21 Apr 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in portmir for AIX 4.3.0 allows local users to corrupt lock files and gain root privileges via the echo_error routine.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1216?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1216?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1216 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-2000-1216 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1216 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Aix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxg9-35f2-vw25.