CVE-2009-2727 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the ToolTalk library (libtt.a) affecting IBM AIX versions 5.2.0 through 6.1.3, specifically when the rpc.ttdbserver daemon is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a long XDR-encoded ASCII string to remote procedure 15. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists for this vulnerability, indicating readily available exploit code, though it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.0.50CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2.0.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.0.54CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2.0.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.