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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the kernel to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 203977.
AnalysisAI
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the kernel to gain root privileges. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the kernel to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 203977. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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