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CVE-2016-8972

HighPublished

IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client. IBM APARs: IV91006,...

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: ibm
Evidence observed: Dec 22, 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

1.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 71.4%
Model date: Oct 12, 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 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client. IBM APARs: IV91006, IV91007, IV91008, IV91010, IV91011.

Sources

CVEsPoC
Proof-of-Concept exploits for CVEs found by the team at Rhino Security Labs
IBM AIX 6.1/7.1/7.2 - 'Bellmail' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Hector X. Monsegur · aix · Dec 22, 2016

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