CVE-2010-1039 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in RPC requests to rpc.pcnfsd on affected Unix systems.
- 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-2010-1039?
CVE-2010-1039 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 20 May 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the _msgout function in rpc.pcnfsd in IBM AIX 6.1, 5.3, and earlier; IBM VIOS 2.1, 1.5, and earlier; NFS/ONCplus B.11.31_09 and earlier on HP HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31; and SGI IRIX 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RPC request containing format string specifiers in an invalid directory name.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1039?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Hp Nfs\/Oncplus, Ibm Aix, Ibm Vios, Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1039?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1039 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-2010-1039 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-1039 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-599v-778r-52j4.