7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3053

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM AIX contains an unspecified vulnerability that would allow a locally authenticated user to obtain root level privileges.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3053?

    CVE-2016-3053 has a high severity level as it allows a locally authenticated user to gain root level privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3053?

    To fix CVE-2016-3053, apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for AIX.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-3053?

    CVE-2016-3053 affects users of IBM AIX where locally authenticated accounts can exploit the vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3053?

    CVE-2016-3053 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • When was CVE-2016-3053 published?

    CVE-2016-3053 was published on March 17, 2016.

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