CVE-2020-4887: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Jan 19, 2021
·Updated
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2 and AIX VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user to exploit a vulnerability in the gencore user command to create arbitrary files in any directory. IBM X-Force ID: 190911.
Other sources
IBM AIX could allow a local user to exploit a vulnerability in the gencore user command to create arbitrary files in any directory.
Affected Software
6 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.1
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
Event History
Jan 19, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4887?
The severity of CVE-2020-4887 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.
2
How can I exploit CVE-2020-4887 vulnerability on IBM AIX?
A local user can exploit the vulnerability in the gencore user command to create arbitrary files in any directory.
3
What versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2020-4887?
IBM AIX versions 7.1 and 7.2, as well as AIX VIOS version 3.1, are affected by this vulnerability.
4
Is there a reference link for more information on CVE-2020-4887?
For more information on CVE-2020-4887, you can refer to IBM X-Force ID: 190911 and the IBM support page linked in the description.