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Advisory Published
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CVE-2017-1093

First published: Thu Feb 02 2017(Updated: )

IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to exploit a vulnerability in the bellmail binary to gain root privileges.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1093?

    CVE-2017-1093 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability with a high severity rating.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1093?

    Fix CVE-2017-1093 by applying the appropriate patches or updates provided by IBM for AIX versions 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-1093?

    Local users of IBM AIX versions 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 may be affected by CVE-2017-1093.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-1093?

    The impact of CVE-2017-1093 allows a local user to exploit the bellmail binary to gain root privileges, potentially compromising the system.

  • When was CVE-2017-1093 discovered?

    CVE-2017-1093 was publicly disclosed in May 2017.

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