AIX 7.1 TL 1 : bos.net.tcp.server (U855824)

high Nessus Plugin ID 66279

Synopsis

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

Description

The remote host is missing AIX PTF U855824, which is related to the security of the package bos.net.tcp.server.

If specific combinations of RDATA are loaded into a nameserver, either via cache or an authoritative zone, a subsequent query for a related record will cause named to lock up.

Solution

Install the appropriate missing security-related fix.

See Also

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV30367

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 66279

File Name: aix_U855824.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Published: 5/1/2013

Updated: 1/4/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/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: 10/16/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/16/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-5166