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CVE-2004-0828: The ctstrtcasd program in RSCT 2.3.0.0 and earlier on IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly drop privileges...

The ctstrtcasd program in RSCT 2.3.0.0 and earlier on IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly drop privileges before executing the -f option, which allows local users to modify or create arbitrary files.

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CVE-2004-0828 is a local file modification weakness in IBM AIX systems using RSCT. A local user could abuse ctstrtcasd handling of the -f option to create or modify arbitrary files because privileges were not dropped correctly. Exposure is likely limited to legacy IBM AIX 5.2 or 5.3 hosts running RSCT 2.3.0.0 or earlier. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated; the described attacker position is local user access. Treat this as a legacy-platform local privilege risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but affected AIX systems with multiple local users deserve prompt inventory and vendor-guided remediation. Mitigation focus: Check IBM AIX and RSCT vendor guidance for supported fixes or maintenance updates.; Inventory AIX 5.2 and 5.3 systems and RSCT versions.; Restrict local shell access on affected legacy AIX systems..

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