VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-1601

CVSS score7.2 HIGH
EPSS probability0.39%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-03-31
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the reboot program on IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users in the shutdown group to gain privileges.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Primary references