CVE-2005-3060 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in getconf to execute arbitrary code and escalate 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-2005-3060?
CVE-2005-3060 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 30 Sep 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in getconf in IBM AIX 5.2 to 5.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3060?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3060?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3060 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-2005-3060 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3060 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gqmj-9q6x-4fvg.