CVE-2009-0370 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.2 Published 30 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local users can append data to arbitrary files due to insecure log file creation in rmsock utilities, requiring OS patching.

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-2009-0370?

CVE-2009-0370 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 30 Jan 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM AIX 5.2.0 through 6.1.2 allow local users to append data to arbitrary files, related to (1) rmsock and (2) rmsock64 not creating "secure log files."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0370?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0370?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0370 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-2009-0370 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0370 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Aix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gwch-hrm7-6996.