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CVE-2006-0667: lscfg in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

lscfg in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

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This is a legacy IBM AIX issue where a local user could abuse lscfg through a symbolic-link condition to change files they should not control. The sources identify AIX 5.2 and 5.3. No remote attack path, CVSS score, or active exploitation claim is provided. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy IBM AIX 5.2 or 5.3 systems where untrusted or low-privileged local users can access lscfg. Modern systems or hosts without local user access are not shown as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform integrity risk. It is not evidenced as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but affected AIX 5.2 or 5.3 systems with local users should be reviewed promptly because arbitrary file modification can undermine trust in the host. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 systems.; Review IBM APARs IY77624 and IY77638 for official fix guidance.; Apply vendor-approved AIX maintenance or fixes where applicable..

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