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CVE-2008-5385: enq in bos.rte.printers in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when a print queue is defined in /etc/qconfig, allo...

enq in bos.rte.printers in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when a print queue is defined in /etc/qconfig, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

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This flaw affects IBM AIX printing components. A local user on affected AIX 6.1 systems could delete arbitrary files when a print queue exists. The business risk is mainly system integrity and availability on legacy AIX hosts, not direct remote compromise. Exposure is likely limited to legacy IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 systems using bos.rte.printers with configured print queues. The attacker must already have local user access, based on the CVE description. Treat this as a legacy-platform hygiene issue unless affected AIX systems host critical workloads or many local users. Prioritize inventory and vendor fix verification before broader remediation work. Mitigation focus: Identify AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 hosts with bos.rte.printers installed.; Review IBM advisory and APARs IZ33088, IZ34481, and IZ34785 for applicable fixes.; Apply vendor-supported updates or interim fixes where IBM guidance confirms relevance..

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