CVE-2012-5951: High severity ibm tivoli netview vulnerability
Published Dec 26, 2012
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Tivoli NetView 1.4, 5.1 through 5.4, and 6.1 on z/OS allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the normal Unix System Services (USS) security level.
Affected Software
7 affected components
IBM Tivoli NetView=1.4
IBM Tivoli NetView=5.1
IBM Tivoli NetView=5.2
IBM Tivoli NetView=5.3
IBM Tivoli NetView=5.4
IBM Tivoli NetView=6.1
IBM Z\/os
Event History
Dec 26, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5951?
CVE-2012-5951 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain unauthorized privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5951?
To fix CVE-2012-5951, apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for affected versions of Tivoli NetView.
3
What versions of IBM Tivoli NetView are affected by CVE-2012-5951?
CVE-2012-5951 affects IBM Tivoli NetView versions 1.4, 5.1 through 5.4, and 6.1.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2012-5951?
CVE-2012-5951 can be exploited by local users who have access to the Unix System Services on z/OS.
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What impact does CVE-2012-5951 have on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2012-5951 includes the potential for local users to elevate their privileges, compromising system security.