Hacking, PenTest, and Cybersecurity Tools for Your Security Arsenal!

Loading CVE intelligence

Loading vulnerability catalog

Kitploit is a directory of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting tools. Discover the latest project updates to find vulnerabilities, analyze systems, automate testing, and strengthen your security.

Tool Directory

CVE-2014-3977

MediumPublished

libodm.a in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file. NOTE: this...

Published: Jun 8, 2014
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 12, 2014

Primary CVSS

6.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 56.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

libodm.a in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-2179.

Sources

IBM AIX 6.1.8 - 'libodm' Arbitrary File WriteExploit
Portcullis · aix · Jun 12, 2014

Responsible use

Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.