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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description states remote attacker and RCE via integer overflow with no stated auth or interaction, so AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N; arbitrary code execution yields full C/I/A impact.
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IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an integer overflow during size computation.
AnalysisAI
Remote code execution in IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3, and in IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, arises from an integer overflow (CWE-190) during a size computation that a remote attacker can trigger to run arbitrary code. The CVSS 9.8 vector indicates network-reachable, unauthenticated exploitation with no user interaction, giving full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. …
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| Exploitation | Per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), no authentication, no user interaction, and low attack complexity are required, and the affected products are IBM AIX 7.2/7.3 and PowerVM VIOS 4.1. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The signals here are strong but partly incomplete. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Apply the IBM-provided fix (iFix/APAR) as documented in IBM Security Bulletin https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858 for each affected release - AIX 7.2, AIX 7.3, and PowerVM VIOS 4.1; the specific patched technology level and interim-fix identifiers must be taken from that bulletin rather than assumed, so no exact fix version is stated here to avoid inventing one. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, identify all IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and PowerVM VIOS 4.1 instances in your environment and restrict network access to administrative interfaces only; simultaneously, engage your IBM account team to obtain any interim guidance or undisclosed patches. …
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Same weakness CWE-190 – Integer Overflow or Wraparound
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