CVE-2016-8944 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	7.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/sysproc_advisory.ascMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95888Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037759
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/sysproc_advisory.ascMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95888Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037759

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8944?

CVE-2016-8944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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.

How severe is CVE-2016-8944?

CVE-2016-8944 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8944?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.