CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1548

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An unknown vulnerability in autofs on AIX 4.3.0, related to the use of executable maps, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root, possibly related to string handling around how the executable map is called.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users gaining control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the AIX system to the latest version and restrict access to autofs functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Unknown vulnerability in autofs on AIX 4.3.0, when using executable maps, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root, possibly related to "string handling around how the executable map is called."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS