Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy IBM AIX local file-overwrite issue. A user already on the system could abuse the sadc accounting utility through setgid adm programs such as timex to overwrite files using symlinks. The concern is mainly unpatched AIX 4.1 through 4.3 systems still running in production. Exposure is most likely on legacy AIX 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 hosts with accounting utilities installed and local users able to run timex or related adm-setgid programs. Modern or decommissioned AIX systems are unlikely to be exposed unless they retain vulnerable legacy filesets. Prioritize this where legacy AIX systems still support business-critical workloads or allow multiple local users. It is not internet-remote based on the provided evidence, but file overwrite on an old privileged subsystem can create serious operational and integrity risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining IBM AIX 4.1 through 4.3 systems.; Review IBM APARs IX75554, IX76330, and IX76853 for applicable vendor fixes.; Check IBM bos.acct 4.3.1.0 fix information for relevant accounting fileset updates..
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- aix-sadc-timex(7675)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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