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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 31, 2004· Updated Apr 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2312

CVE-2004-2312

Description

Local privilege escalation via buffer overflow in GNU make for AIX 4.3.3 when installed setgid, allowing attackers to gain root group privileges.

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Local privilege escalation via buffer overflow in GNU make for AIX 4.3.3 when installed setgid, allowing attackers to gain root group privileges.

Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in GNU make for IBM AIX 4.3.3 when installed setgid. The issue stems from insufficient boundary checks when processing the path to the CC compiler [1].

Exploitation

A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a long CC argument to the make command. This triggers the buffer overflow, potentially allowing the attacker to gain privileges [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain privileges, specifically access to the root group, due to the make utility running with setGID root privileges [1].

Mitigation

No specific patched version or release date is disclosed in the available references. Users are advised to consult vendor advisories for potential workarounds or fixes. This vulnerability is listed on the CISA KEV catalog.

References
  1. GNU Make For IBM AIX 4.3.3 - CC Path Local Buffer Overflow

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Affected products

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Patches

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Vulnerability mechanics

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