Ibm · Aix · CVE-2004-1329
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
AIX versions 5.1 through 5.3
Description:
The issue allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by modifying the `DIAGNOSTICS` environment variable to point to a malicious Dctrl program, affecting the diag commands `lsmcode`, `diag exec`, `invscout`, and `invscoutd`.
Recommendations:
For AIX versions 5.1 through 5.3, consider restricting access to the diag commands `lsmcode`, `diag exec`, `invscout`, and `invscoutd` to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid modifying the `DIAGNOSTICS` environment variable to point to untrusted Dctrl programs until a fix is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.