CVE-2018-1383: Critical severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Feb 13, 2018
·Updated
A software logic bug creates a vulnerability in an AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 daemon which could allow a user with root privileges on one system, to obtain root access on another machine. IBM X-force ID: 138117.
Affected Software
19 affected components
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=6.1.1
IBM AIX=6.1.2
IBM AIX=6.1.3
IBM AIX=6.1.4
IBM AIX=6.1.5
IBM AIX=6.1.6
IBM AIX=6.1.7
IBM AIX=6.1.8
IBM AIX=6.1.9
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.1.1
IBM AIX=7.1.2
IBM AIX=7.1.3
IBM AIX=7.1.4
IBM AIX=7.1.5
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.2.1
IBM AIX=7.2.2
Event History
Feb 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1383?
CVE-2018-1383 has a severity rating of 9.1, classifying it as critical.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-1383?
To fix CVE-2018-1383, you should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1383?
CVE-2018-1383 affects IBM AIX versions 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1383?
CVE-2018-1383 is a software logic bug that could allow unauthorized root access across systems.
5
What are the potential risks of CVE-2018-1383?
The potential risks of CVE-2018-1383 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and system compromise.