CVE-2010-0960 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 10 Mar 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in IBM AIX to gain elevated 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-2010-0960?

CVE-2010-0960 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 10 Mar 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in qosmod in bos.net.tcp.server in IBM AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0960?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Aix, Ibm Vios.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0960?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0960 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-2010-0960 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0960 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-53rw-qr87-hf4x.