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CVE-2016-8972
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-02-15T19:59:01.127 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:55:15.570

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.

Affected products

ibm — aix

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References

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