CVE-2004-0545 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files in AIX LVM via symlink attacks, potentially compromising system integrity.
- 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-2004-0545?
CVE-2004-0545 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 10 Jun 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
LVM for AIX 5.1 and 5.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0545?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0545?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0545 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2004-0545 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0545 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvmx-83m7-99pc.