---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: IBM AFS Two Vulnerabilities SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36310 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36310/ DESCRIPTION: Two vulnerabilities have been reported in IBM AFS, which can potentially be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS(Denial if Service) or compromise a vulnerable system. 1) An unspecified error in the Linux client can be exploited to cause a crash. No further information is currently available. This vulnerability is reported in versions prior to 3.6 Patch 19. 2) An integer overflow error in the XDR library can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges on an affected server. This vulnerability is reported in versions prior to 3.6 Patch 5.1. SOLUTION: Update to version 3.6 Patch 19. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. CHANGELOG: 2009-08-26: Updated advisory to include vulnerability #2. Raised criticality. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: IBM (ID71123, IY33842): http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21396389 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------