CVE-2005-2234 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the getlvname command, potentially escalating privileges 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-2005-2234?
CVE-2005-2234 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 the getlvname command in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2234?
How do I fix CVE-2005-2234?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2234 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-2005-2234 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2234 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cww-cxmg-44cc.