Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects the IBM AIX ftp client. Because the client is setuid root, a local user who can trigger the buffer overflow may cross a privilege boundary and run code with root privileges. The sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy IBM AIX 5.2 or AIX 5.3 SP6 systems where the ftp client remains installed with setuid-root privileges and untrusted local users have shell access. Prioritize remediation for any legacy AIX host with multiple local users or administrative trust boundaries. This is not presented as remotely exploitable, but root privilege escalation on shared systems can materially increase incident impact. Mitigation focus: Identify AIX 5.2 and AIX 5.3 SP6 systems still in service.; Review IBM APAR IZ01812 and IZ01813 for applicable vendor fixes.; Apply IBM-provided fixes or efixes after compatibility testing..
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- aix-ftp-bo(35627)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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