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AIX 5.2.0 - ps_advisory : AIX_ps_information_leak (IZ11242)

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AIX 5.2.0 - ps_advisory : AIX_ps_information_leak (IZ11242)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
01/22/2008
Created
07/25/2018
Added
10/02/2014
Modified
12/04/2014

Description

The ps command shows current status of processes. The primary fileset for the ps command is'bos.rte.control'. The ps command allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Solution(s)

  • aix-5.2.0-aix_ps_information_leak_ps_advisory

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