CVE-2005-0240

Description

Format string vulnerability in chdev on IBM AIX 5.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument, which is not properly handled when printing an error message.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY67455	vendor advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?type=vulnerabilities	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19244	vdb entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY67654	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0240?: CVE-2005-0240 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0240?: To fix CVE-2005-0240, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0240 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0240 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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