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CVE-2010-0960: Buffer overflow in qosmod in bos.net.tcp.server in IBM AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1 allows local users to gain priv...

Buffer overflow in qosmod in bos.net.tcp.server in IBM AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

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CVE-2010-0960 is a local privilege escalation issue in IBM AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1. A user already on the system may be able to abuse a buffer overflow in qosmod to gain higher privileges. The bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or exploit details. Exposure is most likely on legacy IBM AIX 6.1 or VIOS 2.1 systems where bos.net.tcp.server/qosmod is installed and vendor fixes were not applied. The bundle’s structured affected-product data is incomplete. Treat this as important for legacy IBM infrastructure. It is not remotely exploitable based on the bundle, but local privilege escalation can turn a limited foothold into full host compromise. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1 systems.; Review IBM qosmod advisory and referenced APARs for applicable fixes.; Apply the relevant IBM maintenance or interim fix guidance..

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