Signature Detail
Short Name |
OS:AIX:PDNSD-OF |
|---|---|
Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
OS |
Keywords |
AIX Source Code Browser pdnsd Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
OS: AIX Source Code Browser pdnsd Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the source code browser Program Database Name Server Daemon (PDNSd) component of the C Set ++ compiler, in the IBM AIX operating system. All versions are susceptible. Successful attackers can gain root access.
Extended Description
The Source Code Browser's Program Database Name Server Daemon (pdnsd) component of the C Set ++ compiler for AIX contains a remotely exploitable buffer overflow. This vulnerability allows local or remote attackers to compromise root privileges on vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
- IBM AIX 4.1.0
- IBM AIX 4.1.1
- IBM AIX 4.1.2
- IBM AIX 4.1.3
- IBM AIX 4.1.4
- IBM AIX 4.1.5
- IBM AIX 4.2.0
- IBM AIX 4.2.1
References