CVE-2016-8944

Description

IBM AIX 7.1 and 7.2 allows a local user to open a file with a specially crafted argument that would crash the system. IBM APARs: IV91488, IV91487, IV91456, IV90234.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation AIX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/sysproc_advisory.asc patch vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037759 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95888 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8944?
CVE-2016-8944 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8944?
To fix CVE-2016-8944, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8944 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8944 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8944?
CVE-2016-8944 affects IBM Corporation AIX.
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