Vulnerability identifier: #VU54144
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM AIX
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information or perform a DoS attack.
The vulnerability exists with the trace facility in IBM AIX due to improperly imposed security restrictions. A local user can gain access to sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.1.5
External links
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/trace_advisory.asc
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.