CVE-2012-0723

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM AIX versions 5.3 through 7.1 VIOS version 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02

Description The issue is related to the improper implementation of the dupmsg system call in the kernel, which allows local users to cause a denial of service, resulting in a system crash, via a crafted application.

Recommendations For IBM AIX versions 5.3 through 7.1, consider applying a patch or fix to properly implement the dupmsg system call to prevent denial of service attacks. For VIOS version 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, consider applying a patch or fix to properly implement the dupmsg system call to prevent denial of service attacks.