CVE-2025-33112

IBM AIX command execution

Description

IBM AIX 7.3 and IBM VIOS 4.1.1 Perl implementation could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of pathname input.

Remediation

Solution:

  • IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now. The AIX and VIOS fixes can be downloaded via https from: https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/perl_fix9.tar

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM AIX
Affected: IBM VIOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7236103 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-33112?
CVE-2025-33112 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-33112?
To fix CVE-2025-33112: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now. The AIX and VIOS fixes can be downloaded via https from: https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/perl_fix9.tar
Is CVE-2025-33112 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-33112 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-2025-33112?
CVE-2025-33112 affects IBM AIX, IBM VIOS.
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