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IBM AIX Loadable Authentication Module Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

IBM AIX 5.1L is prone to an issue that may allow a remote attacker to obtain unauthorized access to a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists when AIX 5.1L is configured to use loadable authentication modules. This behaviour does not occur when a local password file, or NIS, are used.

The precise technical details regarding this issue are not currently known. This BID will be updated as more information becomes available.