CVE-2010-3187 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM AIX systems via a buffer overflow in the FTP daemon triggered by a long NLST command.
- 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-2010-3187?
CVE-2010-3187 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 30 Aug 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3187?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3187?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3187 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-2010-3187 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-3187 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4725-mf58-37j2.