CVE-2005-0262 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the ipl_varyon utility 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-2005-0262?
CVE-2005-0262 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 10 Feb 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ipl_varyon on AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -d argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0262?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0262?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0262 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-2005-0262 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0262 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fc8m-h727-g339.