Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a denial-of-service flaw in IBM AIX 5.1 and 5.2. A system API may fail to close sockets, potentially exhausting resources and disrupting services. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or detailed fix instructions. Exposure is most likely on legacy IBM AIX 5.1 or 5.2 systems, especially where network-facing software invokes getipnodebyname(). Modern environments are likely unaffected unless old AIX hosts remain in production or support networks. Treat this as a legacy-platform availability risk. Priority should be driven by whether AIX 5.1 or 5.2 still supports business-critical services. If present on exposed systems, schedule remediation or isolation promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory all AIX hosts and confirm whether versions 5.1 or 5.2 remain present.; Check the referenced IBM bulletin or current IBM support guidance for vendor fixes.; Apply relevant IBM maintenance updates if available for the affected systems..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- aix-sendmail-getipnodebyname-dos(13328)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/pseries.subscriptionSvcs?mode=7&heading=AIX51&topic=SECURITY&month=200310&label=getipnodebyname%28%29+API+does+not+close+sockets.&date=20031001&bulletin=datafile150755&embed=trueCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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