Vulnerability identifier: #VU70496

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39164

CWE-ID: CWE-269

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within the AIX kernel. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.3.0.1

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6847947
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235181
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/kernel_advisory5.asc

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Q & A

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.