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CRITICAL · 10.0

CVE-2025-36250

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 NIM server (formerly known as NIM master) service (nimesis) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls....

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 NIM server (formerly known as NIM master) service (nimesis) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.  This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56346.

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmVios3.1.0
IbmAix7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-114

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-36250?

CVE-2025-36250 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 NIM server (formerly known as NIM master) service (nimesis) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls....

How severe is CVE-2025-36250?

CVE-2025-36250 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-36250?

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