AIX 7.1 : bos.mp64 (U846561)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 65503

Synopsis

The remote AIX host is missing a vendor-supplied security patch.

Description

The remote host is missing AIX PTF U846561, which is related to the security of the package bos.mp64.

Some WPAR specific system calls may cause undefined behavior, possibly resulting in a denial of service.

Solution

Install the appropriate missing security-related fix.

See Also

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV10227

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 65503

File Name: aix_U846561.nasl

Version: 1.3

Type: local

Published: 3/13/2013

Updated: 1/4/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 2.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:ibm:aix:7.1

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/AIX/oslevel, Host/AIX/version, Host/AIX/lslpp

Patch Publication Date: 11/4/2011

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/4/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-1375