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GEN:SID | 1:1261 |
Message | EXPLOIT AIX pdnsd overflow |
Summary | This event is genereated when an attempt to overflow the buffer of the IBM Program Database Name Server Daemon (PDNSD) is made. |
Impact | Serious. System compromize presenting the attacker with the opportunity to gain remote access to the victim host or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the superuser account. |
Detailed Information | Some versions of IBM PDSND for AIX are vulnerable to a buffer overflow condition which can present the attacker with root privileges. Affected Systems: PDSND versions 2 and 3 |
Affected Systems | |
Attack Scenarios | Exploit scripts are available |
Ease of Attack | Simple. Exploits are available. |
Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software. Disable the PDSND daemon. |
Additional References | CVE: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-1999-0745 Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3237 CIAC: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/j-059.shtml |
Rule References | bugtraq: 3237 bugtraq: 590 cve: 1999-0745 |
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