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The vulnerability does not exist in AIX 3.2. IBM is aware of this problem, and a fix is available as apar number "ix18516". This patch is available for all AIX releases from GOLD to 2006. The fix is in the 2007 update and 3.2 release of AIX. IBM customers may call IBM Support (800-237-5511) and ask that the fix be shipped to them. Patches may be obtained outside the U.S. by contacting your local IBM representative. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Description Previous versions, except AIX 3.2, of the UUCP software contained incorrectly configured versions of various files. II. Impact Local users can execute unauthorized commands and gain unauthorized root access. III. Solution - If allowing users access to the uucp isn't necessary, disable it. % chmod 0100 /usr/bin/uucp - Obtain the fix from IBM Support. - Install the fix following the instructions in the README file. =========================================================================== AIX /bin/passwd Vulnerability --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information concerning a vulnerability with the passwd command in AIX 3.2 and the 2007 update of AIX 3.1. IBM is aware of this problem, and a fix is available as apar number "ix23505". Patches are available for AIX 3.2 and the 2007 update of AIX 3.1. This fix may be ordered from Level 2 support or by anonymous ftp from software.watson.ibm.com (129.34.139.5) on the Internet. 1. To order from IBM call 1-800-237-5511 and ask that the fix be shipped. Patches may be obtained outside the U.S. by contacting your local IBM representative. 2. If you are on the Internet, use anonymous ftp to obtain the fix from software.watson.ibm.com. Patch Filename Checksum AIX 3.2 pub/aix3/pas.32.tar.Z 54431 2262 AIX 3.1 2007 pub/aix3/pas.31.tar.Z 06703 99 Patches should be retrieved using binary mode. IBM is currently incorporating the fix into the 3.2 version and 3.1 updates of AIX. Future shipments of these products should not be vulnerable to this problem. If you have any questions about products you receive, please contact your IBM representative. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Description The passwd command contains a security vulnerability. II. Impact Local users can gain unauthorized root access. III. Solution A. As root, disable /bin/passwd until you obtain and install the patch. # chmod 0500 /bin/passwd B. Obtain the fix from IBM and install according to the directions provided with the patch.