Medium
CVSS 5.0
Overview
The getipnodebyname() API in AIX 5.1 and 5.2 does not properly close sockets, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion).
CVE-2003-0696
The getipnodebyname() API in AIX 5.1 and 5.2 does not properly close sockets, wh...
Risk analysis
This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.
- CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
- Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)
Recommended actions:
- Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
- Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.