CVE-2005-2237 Code injection in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM AIX systems via a format string vulnerability in the swcons command.
- 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-2005-2237?
CVE-2005-2237 is a high-severity code injection 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
Format string vulnerability in the swcons command in IBM AIX 5.3, and possibly other versions, might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2237?
How do I fix CVE-2005-2237?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2237 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2005-2237 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2237 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmpw-4mwx-944f.