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CVE-2005-0240 is an old IBM AIX issue in the chdev command. A local user could supply crafted command-line input that is mishandled while printing an error message, leading to arbitrary code execution. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, affected CPEs, or confirmed exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to IBM AIX 5.2 systems where local users can run chdev. Because the affected-products section is incomplete, confirm exposure against IBM APAR IY67455 and IY67654 rather than assuming other AIX versions are affected. Treat this as a legacy-platform exposure issue. It is not internet-facing based on the provided evidence, but local arbitrary code execution on AIX can matter where shared accounts, weak access controls, or unsupported systems remain in production. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM AIX 5.2 hosts and systems where chdev is available to local users.; Review IBM APAR IY67455 and IY67654 for applicable fixes or maintenance levels.; Apply vendor-supported AIX updates where IBM identifies the system as affected..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- aix-chdev-format-string(19244)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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