CVE-2022-41290: IBM AIX privilege escalation
First published: Fri 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 rm_rlcache_file command to obtain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 236690.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-41290.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-41290?
The severity of CVE-2022-41290 is high.
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.
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.
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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