Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for AIX
CVE-2015-5005

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Key Information:

Vendor: IBM
Status: Powerha System Mirror
Vendor: CVE Published:; 8 November 2015

What is CVE-2015-5005?

The IBM PowerHA SystemMirror contains a vulnerability allowing remote authenticated users to gain elevated privileges through an 'su root' action. This can be exploited by leveraging unauthorized access on the cluster-wide password-change list. Users on AIX versions 6.1 and 7.1 may face significant security risks due to this flaw, potentially allowing unauthorized control over the system.

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