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Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2022-36768

First published: Thu Sep 08 2022(Updated: )

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to obtain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 232014.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.3
<=7.1
<=7.2
<=7.3
<=3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-36768?

    CVE-2022-36768 is a vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS that could allow a non-privileged local user to obtain root privileges.

  • Which versions of IBM AIX and VIOS are affected by CVE-2022-36768?

    IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 are affected by CVE-2022-36768.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-36768?

    CVE-2022-36768 has a severity rating of 8.4 (high).

  • How can a non-privileged local user exploit CVE-2022-36768?

    A non-privileged local user can exploit CVE-2022-36768 by using the invscout command to gain root privileges.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-36768?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-36768 at the IBM X-Force ID: 232014.

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