CVE-2025-36251: AIX Command Execution

Published Nov 13, 2025
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Updated

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 nimsh service SSL/TLS implementations could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls. This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56347.

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM AIX>=7.2<=7.3
IBM VIOS>=3.1<=4.1
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS<=4.1
IBM VIOS=3.1.0
IBM VIOS=4.1.0
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.3

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability by following the instructions in the fixes and remediation section of the IBM security bulletin:  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7251173

Event History

Nov 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·10:25 PM
Affected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36251?

CVE-2025-36251 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36251?

To fix CVE-2025-36251, users should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for AIX and VIOS.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-36251?

CVE-2025-36251 affects IBM AIX versions up to 7.3 and IBM VIOS versions up to 4.1.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-36251 facilitate?

CVE-2025-36251 can facilitate remote command execution attacks due to improper process controls in SSL/TLS implementations.

5

Is CVE-2025-36251 a new vulnerability?

CVE-2025-36251 addresses additional attack vectors related to a previously identified vulnerability in CVE-2024-56.

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