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

Currently unrated

Key Information:

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

Summary

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.

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/powerha_a...
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV76946
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76948
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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