Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4833
fuser in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly restrict the -k option, which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes via a crafted command line.
Products affected by CVE-2012-4833
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.4:fp-25_sp-02:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4833
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4833
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4833
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4833
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28756
IBM IV28756: AIX FUSER VULNERABILITY CVE-2012-4833 APPLIES TO AIX 7100-01
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027586
IBM AIX fuser Command Bug Lets Local Users Deny Service - SecurityTracker
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28754
IBM IV28754: AIX FUSER VULNERABILITY CVE-2012-4833 APPLIES TO AIX 7100-00
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78907
IBM AIX fuser command denial of service CVE-2012-4833 Vulnerability Report
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http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/fuser_advisory.asc
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28749
IBM IV28749: AIX FUSER VULNERABILITY CVE-2012-4833 APPLIES TO AIX 6100-07
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28151
IBM IV28151: AIX FUSER VULNERABILITY CVE-2012-4833 APPLIES TO AIX 6100-06
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55726
IBM AIX CVE-2012-4833 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
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