CVE-2022-41290: IBM AIX privilege escalation
Published Dec 23, 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 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
Remediation
Patch Available
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
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.