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CVE-2008-5386: Buffer overflow in ndp in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when the netcd daemon is running, allows local users...

Buffer overflow in ndp in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when the netcd daemon is running, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

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This issue affects IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 systems when the netcd daemon is running. A local user could abuse a buffer overflow in ndp to gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to legacy IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 hosts where netcd is enabled and untrusted or lower-privileged local users can access the system. Prioritize if legacy AIX 6.1 systems support business-critical workloads or allow broad local user access. Otherwise, handle through legacy platform hardening and patch governance, because evidence of active exploitation is not present in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Identify AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 systems in inventory.; Check IBM APARs and the AIX 6.1 security advisory for applicable fixes.; Disable netcd where it is not operationally required..

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