CVE-2008-1601 Memory corruption in n/a
Local users in the shutdown group can exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the reboot program to gain elevated 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-2008-1601?
CVE-2008-1601 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 31 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the reboot program on IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users in the shutdown group to gain privileges.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1601 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-2008-1601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1601 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rhp-fxgx-2hgj.