CVE-2016-8972

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.63%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation AIX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037480 vdb entry
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/bellmail_advisory.asc patch vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94979 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40950/ exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8972?
CVE-2016-8972 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8972?
To fix CVE-2016-8972, 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-2016-8972 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-8972 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8972?
CVE-2016-8972 affects IBM Corporation AIX.
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