A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A possible buffer overflow in the putlvcb command could allow a local user to obtain root priviledges.
Local fix
Problem summary
A possible buffer overflow in the putlvcb command could allow a local user to obtain root priviledges.
Problem conclusion
Additional checks were added to avert buffer overflow.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IY55681
Reported component name
AIX 5L FOR POWE
Reported component ID
5765E6100
Reported release
510
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2004-04-12
Closed date
2004-04-22
Last modified date
2004-05-28
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX 5L FOR POWE
Fixed component ID
5765E6100
Applicable component levels
R510 PSY U487216
UP04/05/28 I 1000
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 May 2004