CVE-2008-0585 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can modify world-writable WebSM Remote Client files in IBM AIX to alter client behavior and potentially escalate privileges.
- 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-2008-0585?
CVE-2008-0585 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 5 Feb 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
sysmgt.websm.webaccess in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 has world writable permissions for unspecified WebSM Remote Client files, which allows local users to "alter the behavior of" this client by overwriting these files.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0585?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0585?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0585 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2008-0585 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0585 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42q2-w7pp-mx38.