Vulnerability identifier: #VU67203
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/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
IBM VIOS
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions within the AIX kernel. A local non-privileged user can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.3.0.1
IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.3.14
External links
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/kernel_advisory4.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.