Vulnerability in Ibm Aix
CVE-2016-8972
IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client. IBM APARs: IV91006, IV91007, IV91008, IV91010, IV91011.
EPSS: 0.006 (70.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ibm Aix — versions 6.1, 7.1, 7.2
- Ibm Vios — versions 2.2.0.0, 2.2.0.10, 2.2.0.11
- Ibm Corporation Aix — versions 7.2, 6.1, 7.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8972?
- CVE-2016-8972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-02-15.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8972?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-8972 known to be exploited?
- 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.