# CVE-2005-4272: Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) muxatmd and (2) slocal.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-12-15 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) muxatmd and (2) slocal.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY78225&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY78222&apar=only
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY78223&apar=only
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015367
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15878
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2947
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015366
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18088
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY78224&apar=only
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15879
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY78226&apar=only
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419577/100/0/threaded
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY78221&apar=only

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