Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
OOB read warrants C:L for potential memory disclosure per tags; I:N because OOB read does not modify data; AC:H and AV:N retained consistent with provided vector.
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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2DescriptionNVD
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3 and PowerVM VIOS 4.1 exposes a remotely reachable attack surface that allows unauthenticated network attackers to cause a denial of service under high-complexity conditions. The CVSS vector also records a limited integrity impact (I:L), which is inconsistent with the description's exclusive mention of denial of service and warrants verification against the vendor advisory. …
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| Exploitation | The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N) confirms the vulnerability is reachable over the network without authentication and without requiring user interaction, but exploitation demands high attack complexity - the attacker must satisfy specific preconditions such as a race condition, precise protocol state, or timing-dependent trigger. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 4.8 Medium score is primarily shaped by the High Attack Complexity (AC:H) modifier, which meaningfully suppresses practical exploitability even though the attack vector is network-based and requires no authentication or user interaction. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | A remote unauthenticated attacker sends specially crafted network packets to a listening service on an IBM AIX or PowerVM VIOS system, triggering the out-of-bounds read condition after satisfying the high-complexity prerequisite (such as a specific protocol state or timing window). If successful, the target service crashes or enters an abnormal state, producing a denial of service; potential memory leakage adjacent to the read boundary could also expose limited data. … |
| Remediation | Apply the IBM-provided patch referenced in the security bulletin at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858, which should contain the specific PTF (Program Temporary Fix) identifiers or APAR numbers for AIX 7.2, AIX 7.3, and PowerVM VIOS 4.1 - exact fixed version numbers must be retrieved from that advisory, as they are not included in available intelligence. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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