TCP_EXPLOIT AIX pdnsd overflow

 

Code: p458

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is genereated when an attempt to overflow the buffer of the IBM Program Database Name Server Daemon (PDNSD) is made.

Impact: Serious. System compromize presenting the attacker with the opportunity to gain remote access to the victim host or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the superuser account.

Corrective: Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software. Disable the PDSND daemon.