CVE-2008-0585

Description

sysmgt.websm.webaccess in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 has world writable permissions for unspecified WebSM Remote Client files, which allows local users to "alter the behavior of" this client by overwriting these files.

Category

6.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/28609 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27433 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39906 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0261 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY97257 vendor advisory
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4066

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0585?
CVE-2008-0585 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0585?
To fix CVE-2008-0585, 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-2008-0585 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-0585 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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