CVE-2008-1594: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1594: The kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly handle resizing JFS2 filesystems on concurrent volume g...

The kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly handle resizing JFS2 filesystems on concurrent volume groups spread across multiple nodes, which allows local users of one node to cause a denial of service (remote node crash) by using chfs or lreducelv to reduce a filesystem's size.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old IBM AIX kernel flaw that can let a local user crash a remote node during specific JFS2 filesystem resize operations. The business impact is availability loss, mainly for legacy clustered AIX environments still running versions 5.2 or 5.3. Exposure appears limited to IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 systems using JFS2 filesystems on concurrent volume groups across multiple nodes. No other affected products are evidenced in the supplied sources. Prioritize if legacy AIX clusters still support critical workloads. If these versions are retired or isolated, track as a legacy hygiene item rather than an emergency. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining AIX 5.2 or 5.3 systems.; Review IBM APAR guidance for IZ04946, IZ04953, and IZ05246.; Apply vendor-specified maintenance or fixes where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 31, 2008, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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