CVE-2005-4272 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM AIX systems via buffer overflows in muxatmd and slocal services.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4272?
CVE-2005-4272 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 15 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) muxatmd and (2) slocal.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4272 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-2005-4272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q58c-f3v9-6f8q.