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passwd(1)
Systems Affected:AIX 3.2 and the 2007 update of AIX 3.1
Problem: The passwd command contains a security vulnerability. Local users can gain unauthorized root access.
Solution: IBM is aware of this problem, and a fix is available as apar number "ix23505". Patches are available for AIX 3.2 and the 2007 update of AIX 3.1.

This fix may be ordered from Level 2 support or by anonymous ftp from software.watson.ibm.com (129.34.139.5) on the Internet.

1. To order from IBM call 1-800-237-5511 and ask that the fix be shipped. Patches may be obtained outside the U.S. by contacting your local IBM representative.

2. If you are on the Internet, use anonymous ftp to obtain the fix from software.watson.ibm.com. 

        Patch           Filename                Checksum
        AIX 3.2         pub/aix3/pas.32.tar.Z   54431  2262
        AIX 3.1 2007    pub/aix3/pas.31.tar.Z   06703    99


        Patches should be retrieved using binary mode.


IBM is currently incorporating the fix into the 3.2 version and 3.1
updates of AIX.  Future shipments of these products should not be
vulnerable to this problem.  If you have any questions about products
you receive, please contact your IBM representative.

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