CVE-2004-2312 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in setgid GNU make on AIX to escalate privileges via a long CC argument.

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-2004-2312?

CVE-2004-2312 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 16 Aug 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in GNU make for IBM AIX 4.3.3, when installed setgid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long CC argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2312?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2312?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2312 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-2004-2312 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2312 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Ibm Aix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5vxr-pg6x-29rg.

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