CVE-2005-0991

Description

RC.BOOT in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 does not "use a secure location for temporary files," which allows local users to have an unknown impact, probably by overwriting files.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.15%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY59205&apar=only	vendor advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY59206&apar=only	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12992	vdb entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY59207&apar=only	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0991?: CVE-2005-0991 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0991?: To fix CVE-2005-0991, 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-2005-0991 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0991 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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