Description
AIX sysback before 4.2.1.13 uses a relative path to find and execute the hostname program, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a malicious hostname program.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6432
Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource third-party-advisory
x_refsource_cert-vn
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/17566
Scores
EPSS
0.0034
EPSS Percentile
26.7%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
ibm/aix
< 4.2.1.12
Published
Dec 10, 2000
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026