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CVE-2012-4833

2.1 · LOW

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.

Published Oct 1, 2012ibmCWE-264EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2012-4833 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm vios. It was published on October 1, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update vios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refaix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/fuser_advisory.ascRefsecunia.com/advisories/50708Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28151Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28749Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28754Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28756Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55726Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027586Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78907Refaix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/fuser_advisory.asc

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4833?

CVE-2012-4833 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm vios. It was published on October 1, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-4833?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4833?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update vios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4833?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-4833 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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