Local File Write Vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS
CVE-2020-4887

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Aix
ViOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 January 2021

What is CVE-2020-4887?

A vulnerability in the gencore user command in IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and AIX VIOS 3.1 allows local users to exploit the system, enabling them to create arbitrary files in any directory. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of essential system files.

Affected Version(s)

AIX 7.1

AIX 7.2

VIOS 3.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6406022
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190911
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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