Vulnerability Description
fuser in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly restrict the -k option, which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes via a crafted command line.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | 2.2.1.4 |
| Ibm | Aix | 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/fuser_advisory.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50708
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28151
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28749
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28754
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28756
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55726
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027586
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78907
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/fuser_advisory.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50708
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28151
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28749
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28754
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28756
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4833?
CVE-2012-4833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). fuser in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly restrict the -k option, which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes via a crafted command line.
How severe is CVE-2012-4833?
CVE-2012-4833 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4833?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.