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CVE-2005-0240

7.2 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in chdev on IBM AIX 5.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument, which is not properly handled when printing…

Published May 2, 2005ibmEPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2005-0240 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm aix. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in chdev on IBM AIX 5.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument, which is not properly handled when printing an error message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update aix to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY67455Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY67654Refwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?type=vulnerabilitiesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19244Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY67455Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY67654Refwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?type=vulnerabilitiesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19244

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0240?

CVE-2005-0240 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm aix. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0240?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0240?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update aix to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0240?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0240 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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