CVE-2017-1093: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Feb 2, 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.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
Event History
Feb 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1093?
CVE-2017-1093 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability with a high severity rating.
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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.
3
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.
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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.
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When was CVE-2017-1093 discovered?
CVE-2017-1093 was publicly disclosed in May 2017.