CVE-2012-4845
Medium
Description
The FTP client in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly manage privileges in an RBAC environment, which allows attackers to bypass intended file-read restrictions by leveraging the setuid installation of the ftp executable file.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Ibm Vios
PublishedOct 20, 2012
First seenOct 20, 2012
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm vios | 2.2.1.4 | — |
| ibm aix | 6.1, 7.1 | — |
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