CVE-2004-1028

CVE-2004-1028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted execution path vulnerability in chcod on AIX IBM 5.1.0, 5.2.0, and 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious "grep" program, which is executed from chcod.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1028?
Untrusted execution path vulnerability in chcod on AIX IBM 5.1.0, 5.2.0, and 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by modifying the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious "grep" program, which is executed from chcod.
How severe is CVE-2004-1028?
CVE-2004-1028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1028 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1028?
CVE-2004-1028 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1028?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1028 published?
CVE-2004-1028 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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