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CVE-2016-3053

HighPublished

IBM AIX contains an unspecified vulnerability that would allow a locally authenticated user to obtain root level privileges.

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: ibm
Evidence observed: Nov 4, 2016

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

2.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 83.0%
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

IBM AIX contains an unspecified vulnerability that would allow a locally authenticated user to obtain root level privileges.

Sources

CVEsPoC
Proof-of-Concept exploits for CVEs found by the team at Rhino Security Labs
IBM AIX 6.1/7.1/7.2.0.2 - 'lsmcode' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Hector X. Monsegur · aix · Nov 4, 2016

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