CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1037

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An unknown vulnerability in AIX 5.3.0 configured as an NIS client allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can gain full control of the system, leading to compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Apply the appropriate security patches from IBM for AIX 5.3.0 or consider disabling the NIS service if not essential.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Unknown vulnerability in AIX 5.3.0, when configured as an NIS client, allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

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