CVE-2015-4948
First published: Fri Oct 16 2015(Updated: )
netstat in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.x, when a fibre channel adapter is used, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.0 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.1 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.2 | |
| IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) | =2.2.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.3 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4948?
CVE-2015-4948 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4948?
To mitigate CVE-2015-4948, apply the relevant security updates provided by IBM for affected versions of AIX and VIOS.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-4948?
CVE-2015-4948 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 as well as VIOS versions 2.2.x.
Can CVE-2015-4948 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-4948 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-4948 on my system?
CVE-2015-4948 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system security.
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