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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2006.0377 -- [AIX]
Vulnerability found in lsmcode command
31 May 2006
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: lsmcode
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3
Impact: Root Compromise
Access: Existing Account
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IBM SECURITY ADVISORY
First Issued: Fri May 26 15:45:51 CDT 2006
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VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
VULNERABILITY: A vulnerability in lsmcode may allow local
users to execute arbitrary code with root
privileges.
PLATFORMS: AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.
SOLUTION: Apply the APAR, interim fix or workaround as
described below.
THREAT: A local user may execute arbitrary code as root.
CERT VU Number: n/a
CVE Number: n/a
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DETAILED INFORMATION
I. Description
===============
A vulnerability was discovered in the lsmcode command that may allow a
local attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user. The lsmcode
command is used to display microcode and firmware levels of system
adapters and devices.
lsmcode ships as part of the bos.diag.util fileset.
II. Impact
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A local user may execute arbitrary code as the root user.
III. Solutions
===============
A. Official Fix
IBM provides the following fixes:
APAR number for AIX 5.1.0: IY85518 (available approx. 7/19/06)
APAR number for AIX 5.2.0: IY88524 (available approx. 8/23/06)
APAR number for AIX 5.3.0: IY85517 (available approx. 8/23/06)
NOTE: Affected customers are urged to upgrade to the latest applicable
Technology Level.
B. Interim Fix
Interm fixes will be available within the coming week. When available, the
ifixes can be downloaded via ftp from aix.software.ibm.com .
C. Workaround
Remove Non-Root Permissions
+----------------
To prevent non-root users from running the command
# chmod 500 /usr/sbin/lsmcode
These permissions will only allow the root user to run lsmcode.
IV. Obtaining Fixes
===================
AIX Version 5 APARs can be downloaded from:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/unixservers/aixfixes.html
Security related Interim Fixes can be downloaded from:
ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security
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