Executive brief
A vulnerability in the IBM AIX routing daemon allows remote users to modify sensitive system files. This could allow an attacker to alter system configurations or security settings, potentially compromising the integrity of the server. The issue affects the 'routed' component, which is responsible for managing network routing tables.
Technical details
The 'routed' daemon in IBM AIX contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized file modifications. The flaw is reachable over the network without authentication. While specific details on the mechanism (such as log file manipulation or configuration overwriting) are limited in historical records, the impact is categorized as a partial integrity compromise. Security engineers should ensure that the routing daemon is properly patched or replaced with more secure alternatives like 'gated' if applicable to their legacy AIX environments.
Affected products
- IBM AIX All versions prior to 1998-01-08
Timeline
- 1998-01-08: disclosed: Initial publication date in NVD