CVE-2005-2232 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the invscout utility 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-2005-2232?
CVE-2005-2232 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 12 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in invscout in IBM AIX 5.1.0 through 5.3.0 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2232?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2232?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2232 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-2005-2232 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2232 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2xjr-g6rh-fxqf.