World-writable Keyfile Directories Vulnerability in PSSP 3.2 with DCE 3.1 Authentication on AIX

World-writable Keyfile Directories Vulnerability in PSSP 3.2 with DCE 3.1 Authentication on AIX

CVE-2001-1079 · LOW Severity

AV:L/AC:L/AU:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

create_keyfiles in PSSP 3.2 with DCE 3.1 authentication on AIX creates keyfile directories with world-writable permissions, which could allow a local user to delete key files and cause a denial of service.

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