Vulnerability identifier: #VU84104
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the piodmgrsu command. A local user can pass specially crafted arguments to the affected command and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.3.2
IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.4.20
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7095022
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.