Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-41290
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the rm_rlcache_file command to obtain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 236690.
Products affected by CVE-2022-41290
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-41290
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 17 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-41290
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.4
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.5
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
8.4
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.5
|
5.9
|
IBM Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-41290
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The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.Assigned by: psirt@us.ibm.com (Secondary)
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-41290
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236690
VDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6847917
Security Bulletin: AIX is affected by a root privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2022-41290)Patch;Vendor Advisory
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