# CVE-2009-4361: Multiple buffer overflows in qoslist in IBM AIX 6.1 allow local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly gain priv

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-12-21 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in qoslist in IBM AIX 6.1 allow local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly gain privileges via a long string argument. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ66917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37833
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ66966
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3600
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37413

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