CVE-2018-1383 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

A software logic bug creates a vulnerability in an AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 daemon which could allow a user with root privileges on one system, to obtain root access on another machine. IBM X-force ID: 138117.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	6.1

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/aixbase_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1026948Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102989Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040358Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138117VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/aixbase_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1026948Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102989Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040358Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138117VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1383?

CVE-2018-1383 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). A software logic bug creates a vulnerability in an AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 daemon which could allow a user with root privileges on one system, to obtain root access on another machine. IBM X-force ID: 1...

How severe is CVE-2018-1383?

CVE-2018-1383 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1383?

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