CVE-2016-8972

7.8 HIGH

Published: February 15, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/bellmail_advisory.asc

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94979

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037480

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40950/

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/bellmail_advisory.asc

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94979

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037480

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40950/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.4%

69th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

ibm

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