A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
As a non-root user , "getpwnam" routine can retrieve the encrypted password of any LDAP user .
Local fix
Problem summary
A non-root user can retrieve the LDAP user's encrypted passwd.
Problem conclusion
Verify the user credentials before providing the encrypted password information for non-root user.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IZ67784
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2010-01-11
Closed date
2010-02-09
Last modified date
2013-03-29
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
IZ69912 IZ69938 IZ69940 IZ69978 IZ70049 IZ70054 IZ71128 IZ71693
IZ71759 IZ71961
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY U830468
UP10/03/23 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U830468 bos.rte.security 5.3.8.8
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 March 2013