CVE-2022-41290: IBM AIX privilege escalation

Published Dec 23, 2022
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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 rmrlcachefile command to obtain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 236690.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.1
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.3

Event History

Dec 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-41290.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41290?

The severity of CVE-2022-41290 is high.

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2022-41290?

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 are affected by CVE-2022-41290.

4

How can a non-privileged local user exploit this vulnerability?

A non-privileged local user can exploit this vulnerability by using the rm_rlcache_file command to obtain root privileges.

5

Is there any additional information available about CVE-2022-41290?

Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2022-41290 on the IBM X-Force website and the IBM support pages.

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