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CVE-2007-4228: rmpvc on IBM AIX 4.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via long port logical n...

rmpvc on IBM AIX 4.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via long port logical name (-l) argument.

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This is an old IBM AIX 4.3 availability flaw. A local user may be able to crash the system through the rmpvc utility using an overly long port logical name argument. The main business risk is outage on legacy AIX hosts, not data theft or remote compromise based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely limited to environments still running IBM AIX 4.3 with local users able to execute rmpvc. The affected metadata in the bundle is incomplete, so teams should verify IBM APAR applicability against actual host versions and installed filesets. Treat as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize if AIX 4.3 systems support critical business processes or allow broad local access. If no AIX 4.3 remains, this should be documented as not applicable. Mitigation focus: Check IBM APAR IY93393 and current IBM guidance for applicable fixes.; Inventory AIX 4.3 systems and prioritize retirement or isolation.; Restrict local shell access to trusted administrators only..

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