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HIGH · 7.4

CVE-2025-36244

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1, when configured to use Kerberos network authentication, could allow a local user to write to files on the system with root privileges due to improper initializ...

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1, when configured to use Kerberos network authentication, could allow a local user to write to files on the system with root privileges due to improper initialization of critical variables.

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmVios3.1
IbmAix7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-454

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-36244?

CVE-2025-36244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1, when configured to use Kerberos network authentication, could allow a local user to write to files on the system with root privileges due to improper initializ...

How severe is CVE-2025-36244?

CVE-2025-36244 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-36244?

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